HB 814 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, authorizes a county legislative body to elect not to permit persons within the county to lawfully carry a handgun without a handgun carry permit by passage of a resolution; requires a county that has passed such a resolution to provide notice to persons present within the county by posting notice of the resolution in conspicuous public locations throughout the county. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

HB 814 allows Tennessee counties to ban permitless handgun carry within their borders by passing a resolution. If a county adopts such a resolution, it must post clear public notices about the restriction in visible locations. This bill directly affects residents and visitors in counties that choose to implement the ban, as they would no longer be permitted to carry handguns without a permit in those areas. The law would take effect on July 1, 2025, if passed.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Larry Miller
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