Senate Bill 2465, also known as House Bill 2253, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to criminal justice, specifically addressing threats of mass violence and penalties for certain offenses. The bill replaces existing language in multiple sections, including Sections 37-1-190, 39-17-1307, 39-17-1316, 39-17-1351, and 39-17-1352, to define a "threat of mass violence" as outlined in Sections 39-16-517 or 39-13-813. Additionally, it introduces a new subdivision in Section 39-17-1316 that states individuals ineligible to possess a firearm due to court orders or state laws are also included in the relevant provisions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the classification of certain offenses related to the possession and distribution of images and materials. It establishes that violations of Section 39-17-1003 will be classified as a Class C felony, escalating to Class B or Class A felonies based on the number of images or materials involved. Similarly, amendments to Section 39-17-1004 adjust the classification of violations from Class B to Class A felonies when the quantity of images or materials exceeds specified thresholds. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-1-190, 39-17-1307, 39-17-1316, 39-17-1351, 39-17-1352, 39-17-1316(a)(1)(A), 39-17-1003, 39-17-1004, 39-17-1005(d), 39-17-1005