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 if the transferor is aware or should reasonably be aware that the recipient 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 firearm safety and accountability by imposing legal consequences on individuals who facilitate the transfer of firearms to those legally barred from possessing them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1316