Senate Bill 7066, also known as House Bill 7079, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, to enhance firearm safety measures. The bill introduces a new requirement for gun dealers to provide purchasers with a firearm safety device at the time of sale. This device is defined as one that must be deactivated before the firearm can be operated, thereby promoting responsible firearm ownership and safety.

The new provision is added as subdivision (5) to Section 39-17-1316(c) of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1316(c), 39-17-1316