On April 23, 2023, the Tennessee Legislature passed Senate Bill 1325 / House Bill 1202 that was carried by Senator Paul Bailey and Representative Ryan Williams. The legislation would authorize under very limited circumstances a “person employed by an [sic] LEA [Local Education Agency] to possess and carry a concealed handgun on the grounds of the school to which the person is assigned”. The legislation would also authorize other individuals who are active or retired law enforcement to do similarly if they are “assigned” to the school although such individuals would be eligible to carry any “firearm.” [Note: The legislative history reflects 6 proposed Senate Amendments and 16 proposed House amendments. It appears that Senate Amendment 3 is the only one that was passed]
TFA takes an in-depth look at this proposed law as we wait to see whether Governor Lee will veto it.
John Harris | Executive Director Tennessee Firearms Association
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