Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1802: Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1802 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1100.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kip Capley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1100
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Reset on cal. for 4/23/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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