HB0478Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
Introduced by Ed Butler, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, specifies that a person does not commit an offense if the person possesses or carries a firearm into an area that is posted if, upon the request of an individual authorized to control access to the property, the person immediately leaves the property or stores the firearm in a personal vehicle in accordance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
April 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee · March 25, 2025
7
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | Yes |
| William Lamberth | 44 | Yes |
| Jason Powell | 53 | No |
| Clay Doggett | 70 | Yes |
| Mary Littleton | 78 | Yes |
| Gabby Salinas | 96 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
Sponsor(s) Added.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
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Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/12/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/19/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/2/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
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