Senate Bill 243 amends Tennessee law regarding the concealment or misrepresentation of firearms and antique firearms. The bill introduces a new subsection (b) to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-14-134, which makes it an offense for a person to knowingly alter, cover, deface, destroy, or remove the permanent serial number or other identifying marks from a firearm or antique firearm. Additionally, it prohibits the sale, purchase, or possession of such altered firearms. A violation of this new provision is classified as a Class E felony, carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days of incarceration, with no eligibility for release until the full sentence is served.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the state's commitment to regulating firearm identification and enhancing public safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-14-134