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The Tennessee Conservative [By Olivia Lupia] –
A pro-Second Amendment bill seeking to remedy a confusing and controversial provision in Tennessee’s firearm carry laws is set to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, April 14.
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Todd (R-Madison County-District 73), HB2064 would delete the “intent to go armed” clause in Tennessee firearms laws and allow for weapons to be carried in other currently prohibited places like state parks.
Todd previously told The Tennessee Conservative the current law is difficult to understand or interpret and that his bill aims to clarify the law by “flipping the language so it’s no longer a crime to carry” unless and individual is legally unauthorized to carry a weapon.
However, while HB2064 is scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee this week, the Senate companion bill, SB2467 carried by Sen. Paul Bailey, was unceremoniously deferred by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Todd Gardenhire to 2027, essentially killing the legislation since this is the second year of the two-year 114th General Assembly and bills cannot carry over to the next legislative session.
Given that the bill is in essence dead in the Senate, it is unlikely the House will ultimately allow HB2064 to proceed, though proponents for the legislation are still encouraged to contact committee members and express their support for the bill to ensure their representatives understand their desire to see legislation like this in the future.
House Judiciary Committee– HB2064 to be heard April 14HB2064Seeks to repeal the state’s controversial “intent to go armed” provision
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About the Author: Olivia Lupia is a political refugee from Colorado who now calls Tennessee home. A proud follower of Christ, she views all political happenings through a Biblical lens and aims to utilize her knowledge and experience to educate and equip others. Olivia is an outspoken conservative who has run for local office, managed campaigns, and been highly involved with state & local GOPs, state legislatures, and other grassroots organizations and movements. Olivia can be reached at olivia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
