Senate Bill 243, sponsored by Bailey, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to introduce new provisions regarding the concealment or misrepresentation of firearms and antique firearms. The bill adds a new subsection (b) to Section 39-14-134, making it an offense for individuals to knowingly alter, cover, deface, destroy, or remove identifying marks from a firearm or antique firearm with the intent to conceal its identity. Additionally, it prohibits the sale, purchase, or possession of such altered firearms.

Violations of this new subsection are classified as a Class E felony, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days of incarceration. Importantly, defendants convicted under this provision will not be eligible for release until they have served the full 180-day sentence. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the state's commitment to addressing firearm-related offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-14-134