Senate Bill 2469 amends Tennessee law regarding the authority of judges to carry firearms. It modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1306, by deleting the existing subdivision (c)(3) and replacing it with a new provision that specifies that chancery, circuit, or appellate court judges, as well as governor-appointed judges, must be authorized to carry a handgun and possess judicial powers to qualify for this privilege.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that explicitly grants sitting or retired judges of the aforementioned categories the right to carry a weapon, including a firearm, in any location where law enforcement officers are permitted to do so, provided they are authorized to carry a handgun. This legislation aims to enhance the safety and security of judges by allowing them to carry firearms in accordance with the same regulations that apply to law enforcement personnel. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1306