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

SB 1628: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action April 2, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 1628 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 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: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).