Tennessee · 114

HB 985

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes the criminal offense of possession of a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted; removes the requirement that the department of safety suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for a violation of that offense by a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

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Tennessee HB 985 proposes removing the criminal offense for possessing a weapon in a properly posted building or on posted property. Additionally, the bill would eliminate the requirement for the Department of Safety to suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for violations of this offense by permit holders. The legislation amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

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QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to… lower pass 0 0 0 Mar 18, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0