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

SB 819: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, creates a civil action against any person or government entity that infringes upon a person's right to bear arms under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions; requires the person or entity to be liable for actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.

In committee Last action April 8, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 819 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, creates a civil action against any person or government entity that infringes upon a person's right to bear arms under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions; requires the person or entity to be liable for actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54. Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican).