Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, states that if the possession of a handgun is restricted or prohibited at a county courthouse, then the sheriff of the county may provide secure storage lockers for those individuals who are lawfully carrying a firearm to store the firearm in separate secured, lockable storage units at or near a designated public entrance to the building or structure at no cost to the individual. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
SB 2352 requires county sheriffs to provide free, secure lockers at courthouse entrances for individuals lawfully carrying firearms when courthouse possession is restricted. It directly affects sheriffs (who must offer the service) and lawful firearm carriers (who can store weapons securely without cost). The bill amends Tennessee law to allow these lockers to be placed near public entrances, ensuring firearms are stored separately in locked units during courthouse visits. This policy change applies specifically to courthouses where local restrictions on firearm possession exist, as defined in existing statutes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action May 18, 2026
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11
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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