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

HB 1508: Handgun Permits - As introduced, extends the fee waiver for a lifetime enhanced handgun carry permit to include a retired law enforcement officer who served for less than 10 years prior to retirement, was POST-certified, or had equivalent training, on the date the officer retired, and retired from service due to an injury received in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.

In committee Last action April 15, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1508 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Handgun Permits - As introduced, extends the fee waiver for a lifetime enhanced handgun carry permit to include a retired law enforcement officer who served for less than 10 years prior to retirement, was POST-certified, or had equivalent training, on the date the officer retired, and retired from service due to an injury received in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39. Primary sponsor: Todd Warner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Warner (Republican).