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Tennessee House Bill HB2872

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB2872

Introduced
1/31/24  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to mental health findings.

Impact

The amendments introduced by HB 2872 would enforce stricter guidelines regarding firearm possession for individuals who have been deemed incompetent to stand trial or declared insane by a court. This change has the potential to impact existing laws in Tennessee by expanding the definitions and legal standards related to mental health adjudications. The measures are intended to prevent individuals with serious mental health issues from accessing firearms, thereby addressing broader societal concerns regarding gun violence and safety.

Summary

House Bill 2872 seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding mental health findings and the implications for firearm possession. The bill specifically addresses the conditions under which individuals who have been adjudicated as mentally defective or judicially committed to a mental institution are prohibited from possessing firearms. By clarifying these statutes, the bill aims to tighten laws surrounding the sale and possession of firearms by individuals with certain mental health adjudications, reflecting a focus on public safety and responsible gun ownership.

Contention

While the bill may be viewed favorably by advocates for gun control and public safety, it may also face opposition from those concerned with individual rights and the implications of mental health stigma. Critics may argue that the bill could lead to unjust restrictions on the rights of individuals who have undergone mental health treatment or evaluation. Additionally, the categorization of 'mental defective' and the conditions for adjudication may be points of legal contention, particularly regarding how they are applied in practice. The balance between public safety and individual rights has historically been a delicate and contentious issue in legislation surrounding firearm possession.

Companion Bills

TN SB1869

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to mental health findings.

Previously Filed As

TN SB1869

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to mental health findings.

TN HB1640

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to mental health.

TN SB1769

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to mental health.

TN HB0305

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 57; Title 62 and Title 71, relative to mental health.

TN SB0553

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 57; Title 62 and Title 71, relative to mental health.

TN HB7026

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 34; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to juveniles.

TN SB7092

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 34; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to juveniles.

TN HB2101

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 34; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to juveniles.

TN SB2817

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 34; Title 37; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to juveniles.

TN SB1055

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 16; Title 38; Title 40; Title 55 and Title 57, relative to expunction.

Similar Bills

TN HB0992

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN SB1014

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3; Section 2-3-107; Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2; Section 8-35-242; Section 8-38-126; Section 9-8-203; Section 10-7-504; Section 37-1-408 and Title 49, relative to charter schools.

TN HB0074

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0255

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 54; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to high school equivalency credentials.

TN SB0329

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.

TN HB0321

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 13; Title 16; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 31; Title 33; Title 36; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 61; Title 62; Title 63; Title 64; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 71, relative to electronic transmissions.

TN SB1227

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.

TN HB1189

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 50; Title 57; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to firearms.