Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1189: Firearms and Ammunition - 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.

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1189 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms and Ammunition - 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. Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican).