Senate Bill 34 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-17-1316, by introducing a new subsection (s) that establishes penalties for the unlawful transfer of firearms. Under this new provision, it becomes an offense to knowingly give, sell, lend, deliver, or otherwise transfer a firearm to an individual whom the transferor knows or reasonably should know is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law. Violating this subsection is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to all firearm transfers occurring on or after that date. This legislation aims to enhance public safety by holding individuals accountable for transferring firearms to those who are legally barred from possessing them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1316