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

SB 824: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes the criminal offense of possession of a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted; removes the requirement that the department of safety suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for a violation of that offense by a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

Plain-language summary

SB 824 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, removes the criminal offense of possession of a weapon in a building or on property that is properly posted; removes the requirement that the department of safety suspend or revoke a handgun carry permit for a violation of that offense by a handgun permit holder. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).