TennesseeFirearms and Ammunition - As introduced, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property; specifies that deadly force does not include the display of a weapon, the brandishing of a weapon, or the use of force in circumstances that do not result in death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 24Sponsor(s) Added.Latest
- 2025
- Apr 8Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
- Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee 4/8/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 2Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
- Apr 2Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
- Apr 1Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
- Apr 1Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
- Mar 31Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
- Mar 31Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
- Mar 26Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Feb 6Filed for introductionIntroduced
- Apr 8Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee