House Bill 746 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-17-1359, which pertains to the regulation of firearms. The bill allows individuals, corporations, business entities, and government entities to restrict the possession of weapons at meetings or on property they control, permitting concealed carry of handguns only by those authorized under specific sections of the law. Several subsections and phrases within the existing law are deleted to streamline the language and clarify the regulations regarding the carrying of handguns.

The bill also removes certain prohibitive language and subdivisions that may have previously created confusion regarding the restrictions on firearm possession. Notably, it deletes specific references to "prohibition or" and "prohibited or," as well as entire subsections that may have been redundant or unnecessary. The changes aim to clarify the legal framework surrounding firearm possession in designated areas, with the new provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1359, 39-17-1359(b)(1), 39-17-1359(b)(2), 39-17-1359(b)(3)(C), 39-17-1359(g)(1)