Judges and Chancellors - As introduced, permits a current or retired chancery, circuit, or appellate court judge, who is an enhanced handgun carry permit holder and has successfully completed firearms training in accordance with POST certification, to carry a firearm in the same manner and locations that a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm; requires the administrative office of the courts to develop a uniform identification system clearly identifying that a person is qualified to carry a firearm; requires the judge or retired judge to carry the identification at all times when carrying a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
SB 2611 permits current or retired Tennessee chancery, circuit, and appellate court judges to carry firearms in the same locations as law enforcement officers, provided they hold an enhanced handgun carry permit and complete POST-certified firearms training. Judges must complete 40 hours of initial and 8 hours of annual firearms training through a POST-certified program to qualify. The bill requires the administrative office of the courts to create a uniform identification system for these judges to display at all times when carrying a firearm. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Paul Bailey
RRepublican
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