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

SB 1318: Handgun Permits - As enacted, clarifies that an applicant who has a DUI conviction that occurred within five years from the date of application or renewal is not eligible for an enhanced handgun carry permit; lowers the age for an applicant for an enhanced handgun carry permit from 21 to 18 if other eligibility requirements for issuance of the permit are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action May 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 356

Plain-language summary

SB 1318 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Handgun Permits - As enacted, clarifies that an applicant who has a DUI conviction that occurred within five years from the date of application or renewal is not eligible for an enhanced handgun carry permit; lowers the age for an applicant for an enhanced handgun carry permit from 21 to 18 if other eligibility requirements for issuance of the permit are met. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 356.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.