SB 1847
  • Introduced
    Jan 21, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 21, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 23, 2026
  • Became Law
SB 1847
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39.
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Senate • Apr 23, 2026: Concurred, Ayes 23, Nays 5 (Amendment 1 - HA1054)
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Introduced
Senate Calendar: 4/23/2026 Message Calendar 3 (9:30 AM CDT)
Position: 3

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Mar 24, 2026, Senate
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/24/2026 Passed (2)
YES: 7
NO: 1
OTHER: 1
YES: 7

    NO: 1

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      Mar 25, 2026, House
      HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/25/2026 Passed (4)
      YES: 7
      NO: 2
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 7

        NO: 2

          OTHER: 0
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          Apr 07, 2026, House
          HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/7/2026 Passed (3)
          YES: 16
          NO: 4
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 16

            NO: 4

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 13, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026 4/9/2026 (2)
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 21, 2026, Senate
                  FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/21/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 21
                  NO: 5
                  OTHER: 1
                  YES: 21

                    NO: 5

                      NOT VOTING: 1

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                      Apr 23, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 62
                      NO: 24
                      OTHER: 3
                      YES: 62

                        NO: 24

                          NOT VOTING: 3

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                          • Apr 23, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Message Calendar 3 for 4/23/2026
                            • Senate Reset on next message calendar
                            • Concurred, Ayes 23, Nays 5 (Amendment 1 - HA1054)
                          • Apr 23, 2026 | House
                            • Subst. for comp. HB.
                            • H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1054)
                            • Passed H., as am., Ayes 62, Nays 24, PNV 3
                          • Apr 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 21, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed Senate, Ayes 21, Nays 5
                            • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                          • Apr 20, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
                          • Apr 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 16, 2026 | Senate
                            • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026
                          • Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
                          • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
                          • Apr 09, 2026 | Senate
                            • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2026
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 07, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
                          • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                          • Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
                          • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
                          • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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