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HB 2253·TN·house

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for conduct that, if committed by an adult, would constitute the offense of threatening to commit an act of mass violence from purchasing or possessing a firearm until the juvenile reaches 25; prohibits a person appropriately licensed by the federal government from selling a firearm to a person who is ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to any court order or under any law of this state; increases penalties for...

FailedFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Williams
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Held on desk.

Apr 21, 2026

Summary

HB 2253 amends Tennessee’s criminal code to define "threat of mass violence" as a specific offense and to treat anyone barred from firearms by a court order or state law as ineligible to possess them. It also escalates felony levels for sexual exploitation of minors based on how many illegal images are involved. The changes aim to improve public safety and deter severe crimes.

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