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

SB 2611: Judges and Chancellors - As introduced, permits a current or retired chancery, circuit, or appellate court judge, who is an enhanced handgun carry permit holder and has successfully completed firearms training in accordance with POST certification, to carry a firearm in the same manner and locations that a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm; requires the administrative office of the courts to develop a uniform identification system clearly identifying that a person is qualified to carry a firearm; requires the judge or retired judge to carry the identification at all times when carrying a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2611 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Judges and Chancellors - As introduced, permits a current or retired chancery, circuit, or appellate court judge, who is an enhanced handgun carry permit holder and has successfully completed firearms training in accordance with POST certification, to carry a firearm in the same manner and locations that a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm; requires the administrative office of the courts to develop a uniform identification system clearly identifying that a person is qualified to carry a firearm; requires the judge or retired judge to carry the identification at all times when carrying a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican).