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

SB 243: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class E felony for altering or defacing a permanent distinguishing number on a firearm and selling, purchasing, or possessing such a firearm with a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.

In committee Last action March 25, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 243 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class E felony for altering or defacing a permanent distinguishing number on a firearm and selling, purchasing, or possessing such a firearm with a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican).