SB1227Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.
Introduced by Adam Lowe, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, renames enhanced and concealed handgun carry permits as enhanced and concealed firearm carry permits and authorizes a permit holder to carry any firearms, rather than handguns, that the permit holder legally owns or possesses. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.
Where it stands
Sponsor(s) Added.
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee · April 8, 2025
4
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | No |
| London Lamar | 33 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2027
Sponsor(s) Added.
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