Senate Bill 34 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-17-1316, by introducing a new subsection (s) that establishes a legal offense for transferring firearms to individuals who are prohibited from possessing them under state or federal law. The bill specifies that it is an offense to knowingly give, sell, lend, deliver, or otherwise transfer a firearm to such individuals, and outlines that a violation of this provision is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to all firearm transfers occurring on or after that date. This legislative change aims to enhance firearm safety and ensure compliance with existing laws regarding firearm possession.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1316