HB1098Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to firearms.
Introduced by Joe Towns, District 84
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, creates the offense of carrying or possessing a firearm, including a firearm that was privately assembled and does not contain a serial number or other mark that conforms with federal law, if, at the time of carrying or possessing, the person is not a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 4/2/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 1/28/2026
Meeting Canceled
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/4/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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