Handgun Permits - As introduced, extends the time, from 30 to 45 days, within which a person whose handgun carry permit has been suspended or revoked may petition the chancery court for judicial review of the department of safety's final determination. - Amends TCA Title 39.
HB 883 changes Tennessee law to extend the timeframe for handgun permit holders to seek court review after their permit is suspended or revoked. Specifically, it increases the window from 30 to 45 days to petition a chancery court regarding the Tennessee Department of Safety's decision. This directly affects individuals whose carry permits have been suspended or revoked under state law. The amendment applies to Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39, Section 39-17-1354(a), and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Sep 11, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Ref. to Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Todd
RRepublican
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