Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 243
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class E felony for altering or defacing a permanent distinguishing number on a firearm and selling, purchasing, or possessing such a firearm with a mandatory minimum sentence of 180 days incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bailey (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Mar 25, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 Senate | SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/4/2025 Passed | pass | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
Actions
- Mar 25, 2025 · House
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 - Feb 26, 2025 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025 - Feb 25, 2025 · House
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/4/2025 - Feb 19, 2025 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025 - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Jan 22, 2025 · House
Filed for introduction