Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1847: Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1847 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1100.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Hensley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 1100
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1054)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 62, Nays 24, PNV 3
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar 3 for 4/23/2026
- Senate Reset on next message calendar
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