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

HB 478: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, specifies that a person does not commit an offense if the person possesses or carries a firearm into an area that is posted if, upon the request of an individual authorized to control access to the property, the person immediately leaves the property or stores the firearm in a personal vehicle in accordance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

In committee Last action April 2, 2025: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 478 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, specifies that a person does not commit an offense if the person possesses or carries a firearm into an area that is posted if, upon the request of an individual authorized to control access to the property, the person immediately leaves the property or stores the firearm in a personal vehicle in accordance with state law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican).