House Bill 1588, also known as Senate Bill 2953, amends Tennessee law regarding the storage of firearms in motor vehicles. The new legislation prohibits individuals from storing a firearm or firearm ammunition in a motor vehicle unless it is either kept from ordinary observation while the person is present in the vehicle or securely locked away in the trunk, glove box, or another container affixed to the vehicle when the person is not present.

Violations of this new regulation will incur a civil penalty of up to $500 for each infraction. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, emphasizing the importance of public safety in the handling and storage of firearms.