Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Suicide Prevention Act of 2025," requiring the Tennessee bureau of investigation to establish a program in which a person may enroll to voluntarily waive the right to purchase firearms. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
HB 1207, the "Suicide Prevention Act of 2025," creates a voluntary program allowing Tennessee residents to temporarily waive their right to purchase firearms through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). It directly affects individuals voluntarily admitted to mental health treatment facilities or those concerned about their mental health, who can submit a request form to waive firearm rights. Key provisions include requiring a TBI-created form detailing firearm ownership, designating "guardian angels" for notification upon revocation, and automatically revoking handgun permits upon enrollment. Enrollment can be revoked after 14 days by submitting a form, triggering TBI to remove the individual from firearm background checks. The program aims to prevent firearm access during mental health crises without imposing mandatory requirements.
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Government Operatons for Review
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Feb 12, 2025
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Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Intro., P1C.
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Doc Kumar
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