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

SB 1629: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, deletes the criminal offenses of carrying a firearm or club with intent to go armed and carrying a weapon in a public park with the intent to go armed; prohibits a juvenile from carrying a firearm with intent to go armed except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 49; Title 50 and Title 55.

In committee Last action January 15, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1629 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, deletes the criminal offenses of carrying a firearm or club with intent to go armed and carrying a weapon in a public park with the intent to go armed; prohibits a juvenile from carrying a firearm with intent to go armed except in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 49; Title 50 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).