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

HB 596: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which permits a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights through filing a waiver with the clerk of the circuit court in the county of the person's residence; specifies procedures the clerk, TBI, and department of safety must follow upon receipt of a waiver. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 596 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which permits a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights through filing a waiver with the clerk of the circuit court in the county of the person's residence; specifies procedures the clerk, TBI, and department of safety must follow upon receipt of a waiver. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Section 10-7-504 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic).