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SB1407Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the use of force.

Failed

Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property; specifies that deadly force does not include the display of a weapon, the brandishing of a weapon, or the use of force in circumstances that do not result in death or serious bodily injury. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Where it stands

Sponsor(s) Added.

March 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee · April 8, 2025

4

Yes

3

No

1

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

SenatorDistrictVote
Robert Harshbarger4Yes
Todd Gardenhire10No
Dawn White13Yes
John Stevens24Yes
Sara Kyle30No
Brent Taylor31Yes
Paul Rose32No
London Lamar33Not Voting

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025

  5. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025

  6. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025

  7. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025

  8. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025

  9. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025

  10. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025

  11. Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

  12. Sponsor(s) Added.

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