House Bill 7054 and Senate Bill 7083 propose an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-17-1313, concerning the liability of individuals in civil actions related to firearms stored in motor vehicles. The new legislation stipulates that a person will not be held liable for damages, injuries, or death resulting from the theft of a firearm that is properly stored in their vehicle, provided that the individual does not engage in any offense involving the use of the firearm or intentionally contribute to the circumstances leading to the damage, injury, or death.

This bill aims to clarify the legal protections for firearm owners regarding the storage of their weapons in vehicles, thereby encouraging responsible firearm ownership while also addressing concerns about liability in the event of theft. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply to incidents occurring after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1313