Senate Bill 1629 proposes several amendments to Tennessee's laws regarding weapons, particularly focusing on the possession and carrying of firearms. Key changes include the deletion of specific subdivisions and subsections related to handgun possession, as well as the introduction of new language that clarifies unlawful handgun possession or carrying of a firearm. The bill also modifies regulations concerning the carrying of firearms in public parks and recreational areas, allowing individuals authorized to carry a handgun to do so in these locations, while still permitting schools to restrict access to certain areas.

Additionally, the bill revises the legal language surrounding juvenile firearm possession, replacing references to "handgun" with "firearm" and outlining specific conditions under which juveniles may transport or store firearms in vehicles. The amendments aim to streamline existing laws and clarify the legal framework surrounding firearm possession and use in Tennessee. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-1-131(a)(2)(B)(i)(v), 37-1-131, 37-1-131(a)(2)(B)(i)(w), 39-17-1301, 39-17-1307, 39-17-1308(a), 39-17-1308, 39-17-1309, 39-17-1311, 39-17-1313(a), 39-17-1313, 39-17-1319, 39-17-1319(c)(1), 39-17-1319(c)(3), 39-17-1319(d), 39-17-1319(e), 39-17-1359(g)(2)(B), 39-17-1359, 39-17-1364, 49-6-3051(b)(2)(H), 49-6-3051, 49-6-3051(b)(2)(I)