Senate Bill 1094, also known as the "Suicide Prevention Act of 2025," aims to enhance suicide prevention efforts in Tennessee by establishing a program for a revocable voluntary waiver of firearms rights. This program is designed for individuals with mental health concerns, allowing them to voluntarily relinquish their rights to purchase, possess, or transport firearms. The bill outlines the process for enrollment, which includes submitting a request form to the circuit court clerk, creating a designated "guardian angel" for support, and ensuring that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) maintains and updates the enrollment data. The bill also stipulates that individuals who enroll in this program are prohibited from possessing firearms, with violations classified as a Class C misdemeanor.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to include provisions for individuals enrolled in the revocable voluntary waiver of firearms rights program, ensuring that their information remains confidential and is not disclosed publicly, except under specific circumstances. The TBI is authorized to create rules for the program's implementation, and the act will take effect upon becoming law, with full implementation set for January 1, 2026. The bill emphasizes the importance of mental health support and aims to prevent violence associated with mental illness by regulating firearm access for at-risk individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1316(a)(1)(A), 39-17-1316