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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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June 3, 2009 | TN | HB 962 | Authorizing Guns in Restaurants that Serve Alcohol | Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 27) |
March 19, 2009 | TN | HB 390 | Allowing Loaded "Long Guns" in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (82 - 10) |
March 12, 2009 | TN | HB 254 | Eliminating Thumbprint Requirement for Gun Purchases | Bill Passed - House (82 - 11) |
April 6, 2009 | TN | HB 962 | Authorizing Guns in Restaurants that Serve Alcohol | Bill Passed - House (70 - 26) |
May 4, 2009 | TN | HB 959 | Close Handgun Permit Records | Bill Passed - House (83 - 12) |
June 4, 2010 | TN | SB 3012 | Guns in Bars | Veto Override Passed - House (61 - 30) |
April 16, 2015 | TN | HB 995 | Authorizes Firearms in Public Parks | Conference Report Adopted - House (62 - 25) |
April 6, 2015 | TN | HB 995 | Authorizes Firearms in Public Parks | Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 17) |
May 3, 2021 | TN | SB 1335 | Classifies Tennessee as a "Second Amendment Sanctuary State" | Bill Passed - House (75 - 13) |
Aug. 28, 2023 | TN | SB 7085 | Requires Safety Storage Training be Added to Future Firearm Training Courses | Bill Passed - House (77 - 9) |
April 23, 2024 | TN | SB 1325 | Authorizes Teachers and Staff to Carry Concealed Firearms in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (68 - 28) |
Feb. 28, 2013 | TN | SB 142 | Authorizes Handguns in Parking Areas | Bill Passed - House (72 - 22) |
March 23, 2015 | TN | SB 1058 | Prohibits the Termination of Employees for Storing Firearms in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (78 - 14) |
April 13, 2015 | TN | SB 1110 | Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws | Bill Passed - House (74 - 20) |
April 20, 2016 | TN | SB 2376 | Authorizes University of Tennessee Employees to Carry a Handgun on Campus | Bill Passed - House (69 - 24) |
March 29, 2021 | TN | SB 765 | Authorizes Individuals 21 Years Old and Older to Either Openly Carry or Carry a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (64 - 29) |
April 25, 2022 | TN | SB 2628 | Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns | Bill Passed - House (80 - 7) |
April 4, 2024 | TN | SB 1657 | Requires Annual Reports to the Governor on the Total Number of Firearm Injuries and Deaths per 100,000 | Bill Passed - House (58 - 28) |
April 21, 2022 | TN | HB 1735 | Reduces Age Requirement for Handgun Permittees | Bill Passed - House (64 - 28) |
April 6, 2023 | TN | HR 63 | Requires Rep. Justin Pearson be Expelled from the State House of Representatives | Resolution Passed - House (69 - 25) |
April 6, 2023 | TN | HR 65 | Requires Rep. Justin Jones be Expelled from the State House of Representatives | Resolution Passed - House (72 - 23) |
March 6, 2023 | TN | HB 1189 | Establishes Legal Protections for Gun Dealers, Manufacturers and Sellers Against Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (71 - 24) |
March 30, 2015 | TN | HB 995 | Authorizes Firearms in Public Parks | Bill Passed - House (65 - 21) |
Feb. 29, 2024 | TN | HB 2882 | Requires All Students Complete a Firearm Safety Training Course | Bill Passed - House (70 - 20) |
March 16, 2017 | TN | HB 688 | Authorizes Carry of Firearms on Boats | Bill Passed - House (79 - 12) |
March 11, 2013 | TN | HB 9 | Prohibits Disclosure of Handgun Permits | Bill Passed - House (84 - 10) |
April 6, 2023 | TN | HR 64 | Requires Rep. Gloria Johnson be Expelled from the State House of Representatives | Resolution Failed - House (65 - 29) |