House Bill 2174 amends Tennessee law regarding the authority of judges to carry firearms. Specifically, it modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1306, by deleting the previous subdivision (c)(3) and replacing it with a new provision that clarifies the eligibility of chancery, circuit, appellate, and governor-appointed judges to carry handguns, provided they are authorized under Section 39-17-1351 and vested with judicial powers under Section 16-1-101.

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, as outlined in Section 39-17-1350. This legislation is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1306