SB 819 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, creates a civil action against any person or government entity that infringes upon a person's right to bear arms under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions; requires the person or entity to be liable for actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.

SB 819 creates a civil lawsuit for individuals whose right to bear arms under the Tennessee or U.S. Constitution is infringed by a government entity (like a city, police department, or official). It allows affected people to seek actual damages, a fixed $250 per day for each violation, punitive damages, and attorney fees if the government denies or restricts gun rights. The bill specifically excludes cases where government enforces valid laws, and it does not prevent people from using other existing legal remedies. This law directly affects government actions related to firearm regulations, not private citizens or businesses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 8, 2025
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Total actions
11
Key actions
7
Committee
9
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Kerry Roberts
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