SB1318Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, clarifies that an applicant who has a DUI conviction that occurred within five years from the date of application or renewal is not eligible for an enhanced handgun carry permit; lowers the age for an applicant for an enhanced handgun carry permit from 21 to 18 if other eligibility requirements for issuance of the permit are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 356
May 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0 · April 8, 2025
6
Yes
2
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 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| 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
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 356
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