SB2352Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to firearms.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, states that if the possession of a handgun is restricted or prohibited at a county courthouse, then the sheriff of the county may provide secure storage lockers for those individuals who are lawfully carrying a firearm to store the firearm in separate secured, lockable storage units at or near a designated public entrance to the building or structure at no cost to the individual. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 919
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · March 24, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | 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 3/23/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 919
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