HB1222Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36 and Title 39, relative to emergency protection orders.
Introduced by Gloria Johnson, District 90
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, allows a court to issue an emergency protection order upon a finding that a person poses an imminent risk of harm to the person or others if allowed to purchase or possess a firearm; authorizes a family member, household member, intimate partner, or law enforcement officer to petition for such an order. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
April 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · April 1, 2025
2
Yes
7
No
0
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 | No |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | No |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | No |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | No |
| William Lamberth | 44 | No |
| Jason Powell | 53 | Yes |
| Clay Doggett | 70 | No |
| Mary Littleton | 78 | No |
| Gabby Salinas | 96 | Yes |
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
Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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