House Bill 2064 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to firearms and the possession of weapons. Key changes include the deletion of certain subsections and the introduction of new provisions regarding firearm rights for individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence. Specifically, the bill allows individuals to petition for the restoration of their firearm rights after three years from their conviction, provided they meet certain criteria demonstrating they are no longer a danger to public safety. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals are not prohibited from possessing firearms based solely on their status as unlawful users of controlled substances unless a court has found them to pose a material risk of dangerous conduct.

The bill also modifies existing laws regarding the carrying of firearms in public spaces, allowing individuals authorized to carry firearms to do so in state and local parks, as well as certain federal properties. It further updates definitions and provisions related to juvenile firearm possession and the consequences of carrying firearms while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1307, 39-17-1307(f)(1)(A), 39-17-1307(f)(1)(C), 39-17-1307(h)(1)(A), 39-17-1307(h)(1)(D), 39-17-1311, 37-1-131, 39-17-1303, 39-17-1308, 39-17-1313(a), 39-17-1313, 39-17-1319, 39-17-1319(d)(1)(D), 39-17-1319(d)(1), 39-17-1320, 39-17-1321, 39-17-1359(f), 39-17-1359, 39-17-1359(g)(2)(B), 39-17-1364, 49-6-3051(b)(2)(H), 49-6-3051