Firearms and Ammunition

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details on the exact sections of the code that are updated, only mentioning Titles. The candidate explanation's claim about updating specific titles was removed due to lack of supporting detail.

Changing Reporting Date for Background Check Fees

This bill changes the deadline by which the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation must report excess money collected from background check fees charged to gun dealers.

What This Bill Does

• Changes the reporting date for excess funds collected from background checks on firearms sales.
• Moves the reporting deadline from February 1st to February 15th each year.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
• Gun dealers who pay background check fees

Terms To Know

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)

A state agency responsible for investigating crimes and maintaining criminal records.

Background Check Fees

Fees paid by gun dealers to the TBI when conducting background checks on potential buyers.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if the reporting deadline is missed.
• It only changes one specific date and does not affect other aspects of firearm regulations in Tennessee.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

SENATE BILL 2382
By Hensley

HOUSE BILL 2448
By Garrett
HB2448
012266
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4;
Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37;
Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 45; Title 49; Title
50; Title 55; Title 62; Title 67 and Title 70, relative
to firearms.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1316(e)(2), is amended by
deleting "By February 1 of each year" and substituting "By February 15 of each year".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.