Tennessee · 114
HB 588
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class E felony for altering or defacing a permanent distinguishing number on a firearm and selling, purchasing, or possessing such a firearm with a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 588 proposes creating a Class E felony for altering or defacing a permanent distinguishing number on a firearm, as well as for selling, purchasing, or possessing such a firearm. The bill mandates a minimum sentence of 180 days of incarceration for these offenses. It amends specific sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to criminal offenses and sentencing.
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Sponsors
- Ed Butler Republican lead