Senate Bill 488 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1359, which pertains to firearms regulations. The bill modifies subdivision (a)(2) to clarify that the prohibition outlined in subdivision (a)(1)(A) applies to individuals authorized to carry a firearm under specific provisions, namely 39-17-1307(g) or 39-17-1366. Additionally, the bill completely removes subsection (c) from the current law.

The changes aim to streamline the legal language regarding firearm carry authorizations and eliminate potentially redundant or outdated provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in implementing these amendments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1359