Insurance coverage, personal healthcare spending, longevity, mortality, health risks, and provider shortages.
Uninsured rate · all ages9.7%2024 · #10 of 50 · highest first
Uninsured rate · under age 6511.6%2024 · #11 of 50 · highest first
Private coverage · under age 6570.3%2024 · #32 of 50 · highest first
Tennessee over time
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Uninsured rate · all ages Tennessee · source units
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Tennessee · 2024: 9.7% · Rank #10 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 8.2%
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Tennessee · state comparison
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Tennessee · 20249.7%
Tennessee rank#10among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark8.2%Same measure and period when published
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Uninsured rate · all ages
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ACS annual estimates, all ages. Standard ACS 2020 one-year data were not released; the chart leaves a gap. Survey ranks describe point estimates and do not establish significant differences.
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Tennessee
2024 · Tennessee: 9.7% · Rank #10 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 8.2% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Tennessee Uninsured rate · all ages history
Period
Tennessee
Compare
2014
12%
2015
10.3%
2016
9%
2017
9.5%
2018
10.1%
2019
10.1%
2020
Not available
2021
10%
2022
9.3%
2023
9.3%
2024
9.7%
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Lower value · 2.8%Higher value · 16.7%Striped: unavailable
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Tennessee · 9.7%2024 · Rank #10 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Uninsured rate · all ages · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
16.7%
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#2
Georgia
12%
—
#3
Oklahoma
11.5%
—
#4
Nevada
11.4%
—
#5
Alaska
11%
—
#6
Florida
10.9%
—
#7
Arizona
10.3%
—
#7
Wyoming
10.3%
—
#9
New Mexico
10.1%
—
#10
Mississippi
9.7%
—
#10
Tennessee · your comparison
9.7%
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#12
Arkansas
9.4%
—
#13
Idaho
9.2%
—
#14
South Carolina
9%
—
#15
Montana
8.8%
—
#16
North Carolina
8.6%
—
#17
Kansas
8.5%
—
#18
Utah
8.3%
—
#19
Alabama
8.2%
—
#20
South Dakota
8.1%
—
#21
Colorado
7.9%
—
#22
Louisiana
7.7%
—
#22
Missouri
7.7%
—
#22
New Jersey
7.7%
—
#25
Indiana
7.5%
—
#26
Nebraska
7.1%
—
#27
Delaware
6.9%
—
#27
Illinois
6.9%
—
#27
Virginia
6.9%
—
#30
Kentucky
6.8%
—
#31
Ohio
6.7%
—
#32
Washington
6.5%
—
#33
Maryland
6.3%
—
#34
North Dakota
6.1%
—
#35
California
5.9%
—
#36
Connecticut
5.8%
—
#36
Pennsylvania
5.8%
—
#36
West Virginia
5.8%
—
#39
Maine
5.5%
—
#40
Iowa
5.4%
—
#41
Wisconsin
5.3%
—
#42
Oregon
5.2%
—
#43
Michigan
5.1%
—
#43
Minnesota
5.1%
—
#45
New York
5%
—
#46
Rhode Island
4.6%
—
#47
New Hampshire
4.5%
—
#48
Vermont
4.2%
—
#49
Hawaii
3.5%
—
#50
Massachusetts
2.8%
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Share of Tennessee’s civilian noninstitutionalized residents under age 65 who lacked comprehensive health-insurance coverage at the time of the ACS survey.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimate.
This is a survey estimate for people under 65 and does not describe coverage type or continuity of coverage.
Insurance status alone does not measure affordability, access, quality, or health outcomes.
State spending is reported for 2020, the latest year available in this CMS state series. Choose a service to compare Tennessee with every state.
Tennessee · 2020$9,336
Tennessee rank#37among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$10,191Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Personal healthcare spending per resident
Personal health care expenditure per resident, assigned to the state where the patient resides.
2020 is the last year in this CMS state series. Personal health care excludes administration, public health, and investment included in national health expenditures. This is spending by all payers, not a household bill.
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Tennessee
2020 · Tennessee: $9,336 · Rank #37 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: $10,191 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Tennessee Personal healthcare spending per resident history
Period
Tennessee
Compare
2014
$7,418
2015
$7,806
2016
$8,065
2017
$8,485
2018
$8,565
2019
$8,827
2020
$9,336
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Lower value · $7.52KHigher value · $14.01KStriped: unavailable
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Tennessee · $9,3362020 · Rank #37 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Personal healthcare spending per resident · 2020 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New York
$14,007
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#2
Alaska
$13,642
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#3
Massachusetts
$13,319
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#4
Delaware
$12,899
—
#5
West Virginia
$12,769
—
#6
Vermont
$12,756
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#7
South Dakota
$12,495
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#8
Connecticut
$12,489
—
#9
Maine
$12,077
—
#10
New Jersey
$11,868
—
#11
New Hampshire
$11,793
—
#12
Rhode Island
$11,694
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#13
Pennsylvania
$11,603
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#14
North Dakota
$11,301
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#15
Wyoming
$10,989
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#16
Minnesota
$10,846
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#17
Maryland
$10,839
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#18
Indiana
$10,517
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#19
Louisiana
$10,515
—
#20
Nebraska
$10,514
—
#21
Ohio
$10,478
—
#22
California
$10,299
—
#23
Hawaii
$10,291
—
#24
Kentucky
$10,257
—
#25
Montana
$10,212
—
#26
Illinois
$10,190
—
#27
Oregon
$10,071
—
#28
Wisconsin
$9,982
—
#29
Missouri
$9,921
—
#30
Michigan
$9,897
—
#31
Florida
$9,865
—
#32
Iowa
$9,789
—
#33
Oklahoma
$9,444
—
#34
Kansas
$9,408
—
#35
Mississippi
$9,394
—
#36
Arkansas
$9,338
—
#37
Tennessee · your comparison
$9,336
—
#38
Alabama
$9,280
—
#39
Washington
$9,265
—
#40
Virginia
$9,195
—
#41
North Carolina
$8,917
—
#42
New Mexico
$8,902
—
#43
South Carolina
$8,766
—
#44
Georgia
$8,758
—
#45
Arizona
$8,756
—
#46
Colorado
$8,583
—
#47
Texas
$8,406
—
#48
Nevada
$8,348
—
#49
Idaho
$8,148
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#50
Utah
$7,522
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Use age-adjusted mortality to account for different age distributions; life expectancy summarizes period death rates.
Tennessee · 202273.8 years
Tennessee rank#44among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark77.5 yearsSame measure and period when published
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Life expectancy at birth
FactVote uses CDC National Center for Health Statistics annual complete life-table estimates for the total Tennessee population. Values are rounded to the published tenth of a year.
The latest published comparable state series ends in 2022, even though newer national life-expectancy estimates may be available. Period life expectancy summarizes current mortality rates; it is not a forecast of how long a particular person will live. The 2020 and 2021 estimates reflect the mortality shock during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tennessee
2022 · Tennessee: 73.8 years · Rank #44 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 77.5 years · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Tennessee Life expectancy at birth history
Period
Tennessee
Compare
2018
75.5 years
2019
75.6 years
2020
73.8 years
2021
72.4 years
2022
73.8 years
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Lower value · 72.2 yearsHigher value · 80 yearsStriped: unavailable
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Tennessee · 73.8 years2022 · Rank #44 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Life expectancy at birth · 2022 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Hawaii
80 years
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#2
Massachusetts
79.8 years
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#3
New Jersey
79.6 years
—
#4
New York
79.5 years
—
#5
Connecticut
79.4 years
—
#6
California
79.3 years
—
#6
Minnesota
79.3 years
—
#8
Rhode Island
79.2 years
—
#9
Utah
79 years
—
#10
New Hampshire
78.7 years
—
#11
Colorado
78.5 years
—
#12
Idaho
78.4 years
—
#12
Washington
78.4 years
—
#14
Nebraska
78.3 years
—
#14
Vermont
78.3 years
—
#16
Wisconsin
78.1 years
—
#17
Florida
77.9 years
—
#17
Iowa
77.9 years
—
#17
North Dakota
77.9 years
—
#20
Maryland
77.8 years
—
#21
Oregon
77.7 years
—
#22
Illinois
77.5 years
—
#22
Virginia
77.5 years
—
#24
Montana
77.3 years
—
#24
Pennsylvania
77.3 years
—
#24
South Dakota
77.3 years
—
#27
Texas
77.1 years
—
#28
Michigan
76.8 years
—
#28
Wyoming
76.8 years
—
#30
Arizona
76.7 years
—
#31
Maine
76.6 years
—
#32
Delaware
76.5 years
—
#32
Kansas
76.5 years
—
#34
Nevada
76.4 years
—
#35
Georgia
75.9 years
—
#35
North Carolina
75.9 years
—
#37
Alaska
75.8 years
—
#38
Ohio
75.6 years
—
#39
Indiana
75.4 years
—
#40
Missouri
75.2 years
—
#41
South Carolina
75.1 years
—
#42
New Mexico
74.5 years
—
#43
Arkansas
73.9 years
—
#44
Alabama
73.8 years
—
#44
Louisiana
73.8 years
—
#44
Oklahoma
73.8 years
—
#44
Tennessee · your comparison
73.8 years
—
#48
Kentucky
73.6 years
—
#49
Mississippi
72.6 years
—
#50
West Virginia
72.2 years
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Tennessee · 202312.7%
Tennessee rank#6among 48 states with data
U.S. benchmark10.7%Same measure and period when published
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Diagnosed diabetes · age adjusted
Adult self-reported prevalence, age-adjusted to a common population.
Published CDC 2019–2023 series. Missing or suppressed estimates remain unranked. Confidence intervals describe sampling uncertainty; point ranks are not significance tests.
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Tennessee
2023 · Tennessee: 12.7% · Rank #6 of 48, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 10.7% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Tennessee Diagnosed diabetes · age adjusted history
Period
Tennessee
Compare
2019
12.2%
2020
12.8%
2021
12.3%
2022
13.1%
2023
12.7%
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Lower value · 7.8%Higher value · 15.1%Striped: unavailable
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Tennessee · 12.7%2023 · Rank #6 of 48, highest first95% confidence interval: 11.7% – 13.8%Selected state
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Diagnosed diabetes · age adjusted · 2023 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Mississippi
15.1%
95% CI: 13.7–16.6
#1
West Virginia
15.1%
95% CI: 13.9–16.3
#3
Louisiana
14.6%
95% CI: 13.4–15.8
#4
Alabama
14%
95% CI: 12.7–15.3
#5
Arkansas
13.1%
95% CI: 12–14.3
#6
South Carolina
12.7%
95% CI: 11.9–13.6
#6
Tennessee · your comparison
12.7%
95% CI: 11.7–13.8
#8
Texas
12.1%
95% CI: 11–13.3
#9
Indiana
11.7%
95% CI: 11.1–12.4
#10
Georgia
11.5%
95% CI: 10.7–12.3
#10
Ohio
11.5%
95% CI: 10.8–12.2
#12
Oklahoma
11.3%
95% CI: 10.5–12.1
#13
Delaware
11.1%
95% CI: 9.8–12.6
#14
North Carolina
11%
95% CI: 9.8–12.3
#15
Illinois
10.9%
95% CI: 9.9–12.1
#15
Maryland
10.9%
95% CI: 10.2–11.7
#15
Michigan
10.9%
95% CI: 10.1–11.8
#18
Nevada
10.8%
95% CI: 8.9–13
#18
New Mexico
10.8%
95% CI: 9.3–12.6
#20
Missouri
10.7%
95% CI: 9.9–11.7
#20
South Dakota
10.7%
95% CI: 8.9–12.8
#22
California
10.6%
95% CI: 9.8–11.4
#23
Kansas
10.5%
95% CI: 9.7–11.3
#24
Virginia
10.4%
95% CI: 9.5–11.4
#25
Florida
10.1%
95% CI: 9.1–11.1
#26
Rhode Island
10%
95% CI: 9.1–11
#27
Arizona
9.9%
95% CI: 9.2–10.7
#27
Iowa
9.9%
95% CI: 9.2–10.7
#29
Nebraska
9.7%
95% CI: 9–10.3
#30
Wisconsin
9.6%
95% CI: 9–10.2
#31
Hawaii
9.5%
95% CI: 8.7–10.5
#31
New York
9.5%
95% CI: 8.9–10.1
#31
Oregon
9.5%
95% CI: 8.7–10.5
#34
Wyoming
9.4%
95% CI: 8.5–10.5
#35
Minnesota
9.3%
95% CI: 8.6–10
#36
New Jersey
9.1%
95% CI: 8.4–9.9
#37
Maine
9%
95% CI: 8.4–9.7
#38
North Dakota
8.9%
95% CI: 8.1–9.7
#39
Idaho
8.7%
95% CI: 7.9–9.6
#40
Washington
8.6%
95% CI: 8.2–9
#41
Massachusetts
8.5%
95% CI: 7.8–9.4
#42
Connecticut
8.4%
95% CI: 7.6–9.3
#43
Alaska
8.2%
95% CI: 7.4–9.2
#44
Utah
8.1%
95% CI: 7.5–8.7
#45
Colorado
8%
95% CI: 7.3–8.7
#46
Montana
7.9%
95% CI: 7.2–8.7
#46
New Hampshire
7.9%
95% CI: 7.1–8.8
#48
Vermont
7.8%
95% CI: 7–8.7
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Kentucky
Not available
No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
—
Pennsylvania
Not available
No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
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Compare coverage of need, practitioners needed, or affected population for each discipline.
Tennessee · June 30, 202658%
Tennessee rank#13among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark47.4%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Primary care · need met
HRSA-designated shortage areas; measures describe need within those areas, not the entire state population.
National report totals can include territories. Designation rules and populations differ by discipline; do not add disciplines. Absolute population and practitioner ranks also reflect state size.
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Lower value · 11.2%Higher value · 83.2%Striped: unavailable
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Tennessee · 58%June 30, 2026 · Rank #13 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Primary care · need met · June 30, 2026 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New Jersey
83.2%
—
#2
Vermont
82.6%
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#3
South Carolina
79.4%
—
#4
New Hampshire
74.8%
—
#5
Rhode Island
74.3%
—
#6
Louisiana
72.1%
—
#7
Hawaii
67.1%
—
#8
Utah
65.4%
—
#9
Wisconsin
65.2%
—
#10
Alabama
63%
—
#11
Connecticut
60.3%
—
#12
Massachusetts
58%
—
#13
Tennessee · your comparison
58%
—
#14
Virginia
57.2%
—
#15
Pennsylvania
56.7%
—
#16
Maine
56%
—
#17
Minnesota
55.4%
—
#18
Wyoming
54.4%
—
#19
Indiana
54.2%
—
#20
California
53.2%
—
#21
Arkansas
52.6%
—
#22
Texas
49.8%
—
#23
Ohio
49.7%
—
#24
Nebraska
49.1%
—
#25
Alaska
48.9%
—
#26
North Carolina
48.1%
—
#27
Colorado
47.5%
—
#28
Michigan
44.9%
—
#29
Oregon
43.9%
—
#30
Idaho
43.9%
—
#31
Washington
42.4%
—
#32
Illinois
41.5%
—
#33
Nevada
41.5%
—
#34
Arizona
41.2%
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#35
Kansas
41.1%
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#36
Iowa
40.5%
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#37
Florida
39.7%
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#38
Georgia
39.1%
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#39
Montana
38.5%
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#40
West Virginia
38.3%
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#41
North Dakota
36.5%
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#42
New York
35.3%
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#43
South Dakota
34.6%
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#44
Mississippi
34.1%
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#45
Maryland
31.6%
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#46
New Mexico
31.4%
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#47
Kentucky
30.8%
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#48
Oklahoma
28.6%
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#49
Missouri
23.7%
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#50
Delaware
11.2%
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Premium comparisons use a published historical all-state employer survey. Total premiums combine employer and employee payments.
Tennessee · 2020$6,485
Tennessee rank#48among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$7,149Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Single coverage premium · all firms
Average total annual employer-plan premium per enrolled employee at private-sector establishments offering coverage.
Historical 2020 published all-state table; not a current quote. Includes both employer and employee contributions, rather than just a worker’s payment. Survey estimates and small firm samples carry uncertainty. Missing estimates remain unavailable.
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Tennessee · $6,4852020 · Rank #48 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Single coverage premium · all firms · 2020 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Alaska
$8,635
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#2
New York
$8,177
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#3
New Hampshire
$7,991
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#4
Vermont
$7,868
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#5
Wyoming
$7,743
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#6
Nebraska
$7,611
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#7
South Carolina
$7,516
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#8
Connecticut
$7,501
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#9
Maine
$7,496
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#10
Massachusetts
$7,452
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#11
Washington
$7,440
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#12
New Mexico
$7,424
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#13
Illinois
$7,376
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#14
New Jersey
$7,373
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#15
Maryland
$7,352
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#16
Rhode Island
$7,326
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#17
Indiana
$7,319
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#18
Delaware
$7,280
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#19
Wisconsin
$7,250
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#20
Pennsylvania
$7,246
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#21
North Dakota
$7,216
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#22
Colorado
$7,206
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#23
Missouri
$7,179
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#24
California
$7,173
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#25
Florida
$7,078
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#26
South Dakota
$7,070
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#27
Oklahoma
$7,058
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#28
Hawaii
$7,040
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#29
North Carolina
$7,036
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#30
Texas
$7,017
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#31
West Virginia
$6,993
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#32
Ohio
$6,989
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#33
Kentucky
$6,949
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#34
Iowa
$6,932
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#35
Virginia
$6,928
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#36
Oregon
$6,917
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#37
Minnesota
$6,910
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#38
Georgia
$6,876
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#39
Montana
$6,860
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#40
Idaho
$6,744
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#41
Louisiana
$6,713
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#42
Michigan
$6,683
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#43
Kansas
$6,675
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#44
Arizona
$6,612
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#45
Utah
$6,593
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#46
Mississippi
$6,561
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#47
Nevada
$6,493
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#48
Tennessee · your comparison
$6,485
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#49
Arkansas
$6,414
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#50
Alabama
$6,393
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Adult statewide estimates use the same SAMHSA model and survey period. Treatment use is a share of all adults, not a share of adults with mental illness.
Tennessee · 2023–202427%
Tennessee rank#6among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark23.1%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Any Mental Illness · adults 18+
Civilian noninstitutionalized adults age 18+, past-year prevalence or treatment use, estimated by small-area survey models.
Mental illness and depression estimates pool 2023–2024; treatment use covers 2024 only. Definitions and model-based uncertainty differ from the national page’s annual 2025 survey estimates. Point-estimate ranks do not establish significant differences. Serious mental illness is a subset of any mental illness, so their percentages must not be added.
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Tennessee · 27%2023–2024 · Rank #6 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Any Mental Illness · adults 18+ · 2023–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Oregon
31.6%
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#2
Vermont
29.1%
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#3
West Virginia
28.1%
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#4
Washington
27.9%
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#5
New Hampshire
27.7%
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#6
Tennessee · your comparison
27%
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#7
Utah
26.7%
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#8
Maine
26.7%
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#9
Arkansas
26.6%
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#10
Colorado
26.4%
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#11
Rhode Island
25.8%
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#12
Missouri
25.7%
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#13
Montana
25.6%
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#14
Indiana
25.3%
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#15
Kentucky
25.3%
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#16
Georgia
25.2%
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#17
Iowa
25%
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#18
Massachusetts
24.9%
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#19
Wyoming
24.7%
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#20
Nevada
24.6%
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#21
Arizona
24.6%
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#22
Wisconsin
24.6%
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#23
Idaho
24.5%
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#24
Nebraska
24.1%
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#25
Louisiana
24.1%
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#26
Alaska
24%
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#27
Pennsylvania
23.9%
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#28
New Mexico
23.9%
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#28
Ohio
23.9%
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#30
Connecticut
23.7%
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#31
Kansas
23.7%
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#32
Michigan
23.6%
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#33
Virginia
23.1%
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#34
Alabama
23%
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#35
North Dakota
23%
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#36
Maryland
22.7%
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#37
Oklahoma
22.6%
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#38
Minnesota
22.6%
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#39
Illinois
22.2%
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#40
Delaware
22.1%
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#41
New York
21.9%
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#42
South Dakota
21.8%
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#43
California
21.6%
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#44
North Carolina
21.4%
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#45
Florida
20.8%
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#46
Texas
20.7%
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#47
Mississippi
20.5%
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#48
Hawaii
19.8%
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#49
South Carolina
19.8%
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#50
New Jersey
18.1%
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May 27, 2026 · HB 1757 · As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense. · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 1086Tennessee Legislature · HB 1757
As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense.
May 27, 2026 · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 1086
Rep. Iris Rudder · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense.
SB 1747 became Public Chapter 1086; HB 1757 was substituted rather than separately enacted. The official companion-chapter entry is dated 2026-05-27.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 27, 2026 · HB 1802 · As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 1100Tennessee Legislature · HB 1802
As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property.
May 27, 2026 · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 1100
Rep. Kip Capley · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property.
SB 1847 became Public Chapter 1100; HB 1802 was substituted rather than separately enacted. The official companion-chapter entry is dated 2026-05-27.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 27, 2026 · SB 2469 · As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings. · EnactedTennessee Legislature · SB 2469
As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
May 27, 2026 · Enacted
Sen. Paul Bailey · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted by May 27, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 27, 2026 · SB 1747 · As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense. · EnactedTennessee Legislature · SB 1747
As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense.
May 27, 2026 · Enacted
Sen. Janice Bowling · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted by May 27, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates an offense of recklessly discharging a firearm into the air, ground, a body of water, or an object in close proximity to the person if the firearm is discharged at a place of public gathering or at a public event where there are at least 25 people in attendance at the time of the discharge; punishes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor; specifies certain exceptions to the offense.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 27, 2026 · HB 2174 · As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings. · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 1141Tennessee Legislature · HB 2174
As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
May 27, 2026 · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 1141
Rep. Ron Travis · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
SB 2469 became Public Chapter 1141; HB 2174 was substituted rather than separately enacted. The official companion-chapter entry is dated 2026-05-27.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 27, 2026 · SB 1847 · As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. · EnactedTennessee Legislature · SB 1847
As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property.
May 27, 2026 · Enacted
Sen. Joey Hensley · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted by May 27, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property.
Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified Tennessee officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 5, 2026.
What candidates are saying
Explore statements about health coverage, healthcare costs, access to care and public health from FactVote’s Tennessee candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
110 statements from 24 candidates
2026 Tennessee Governor — General Election
5 candidates with matching statements · 34 statements
It’s still not enough. Healthcare will be short 15,000 workers by the mid-2030s. For every five skilled tradespeople retiring, only two are replacing them. And our TCATs have waitlists in exactly the programs employers need most — welding, mechatronics, practical nursing, industrial maintenance, HVA…
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It’s still not enough. Healthcare will be short 15,000 workers by the mid-2030s. For every five skilled tradespeople retiring, only two are replacing them. And our TCATs have waitlists in exactly the programs employers need most — welding, mechatronics, practical nursing, industrial maintenance, HVAC.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Healthcare should be about keeping people healthy, not profiting off them getting sick. David Hatley will expand prevention, improve rural access, and invest in mental health and addiction recovery.
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Healthcare should be about keeping people healthy, not profiting off them getting sick. David Hatley will expand prevention, improve rural access, and invest in mental health and addiction recovery.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
David Hatley believes we must get ER care close to all Tennesseans, because the difference in driving hours or minutes is lives lost. We must look at areas where we have already done this successfully in Tennessee and expand on that, and stop the closing of our rural hospitals.
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David Hatley believes we must get ER care close to all Tennesseans, because the difference in driving hours or minutes is lives lost. We must look at areas where we have already done this successfully in Tennessee and expand on that, and stop the closing of our rural hospitals.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
END HOARDING OF TANF FUNDS Tennessee is hoarding hundreds of millions in TANF funds meant to fight poverty. Deploying just 25% of it would wipe out medical debt for 100K Tennesseans, clear the childcare waitlist, and assist with housing security deposits.
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END HOARDING OF TANF FUNDS Tennessee is hoarding hundreds of millions in TANF funds meant to fight poverty. Deploying just 25% of it would wipe out medical debt for 100K Tennesseans, clear the childcare waitlist, and assist with housing security deposits.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Declare a Maternal Health Crisis: Mobilize immediate state resources and funding by declaring a maternal health crisis to expand access to high-quality prenatal and postpartum care.
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Declare a Maternal Health Crisis: Mobilize immediate state resources and funding by declaring a maternal health crisis to expand access to high-quality prenatal and postpartum care.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Lauren will crack down on the sale of Medicare and Medicaid data on the black market, one of the least discussed budget crises in Tennessee. She will strengthen investigations into healthcare data exploitation by exploring ways to directly connect the Financial Services Investigation Unit to the TN …
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Source topic or question: Health care
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Lauren will crack down on the sale of Medicare and Medicaid data on the black market, one of the least discussed budget crises in Tennessee. She will strengthen investigations into healthcare data exploitation by exploring ways to directly connect the Financial Services Investigation Unit to the TN Bureau of Investigation or the Attorney General's office.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
As the aunt of two incredible children born through assisted reproductive technology, Lauren believes Tennesseans should have full access to reproductive healthcare, including contraceptives and fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). She will veto any legislation that restricts w…
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Source topic or question: Reproductive rights and health care
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As the aunt of two incredible children born through assisted reproductive technology, Lauren believes Tennesseans should have full access to reproductive healthcare, including contraceptives and fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). She will veto any legislation that restricts women's access to contraceptives, and she supports safe, effective options for those seeking to start or grow their families. Lauren's approach ensures that all individuals can make informed, personal choices about their reproductive health.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
More than half of Tennessee's firearm deaths are suicides, and youth firearm suicides have risen 115% over the past decade. Farmers, veterans, and aging men are hit hardest: agriculture has the highest suicide rate of any occupation in the country, and firearms are involved in roughly three of four …
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Source topic or question: Health care
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More than half of Tennessee's firearm deaths are suicides, and youth firearm suicides have risen 115% over the past decade. Farmers, veterans, and aging men are hit hardest: agriculture has the highest suicide rate of any occupation in the country, and firearms are involved in roughly three of four farmer suicides. Lauren will expand access to crisis resources like the 988 and AgriStress lines, promote voluntary safe storage and lethal-means-in-crisis options, and make sure Tennessee's farmers and veterans are never left out of the mental health conversation. This is about giving families a way to protect the people they love, and honoring those who feed and defend our state by making sure help is there when they need it.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Lauren supports repealing the total ban and replacing it with common-sense legislation that trusts women to make these decisions with their doctors. That means real protections in cases like lethal fetal anomalies, rape, incest, and trafficking. Her main focus is lowering the numbers with solutions …
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Source topic or question: Reproductive rights and health care
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Lauren supports repealing the total ban and replacing it with common-sense legislation that trusts women to make these decisions with their doctors. That means real protections in cases like lethal fetal anomalies, rape, incest, and trafficking. Her main focus is lowering the numbers with solutions that address why women feel they have no choice: guaranteed contraception, full reproductive healthcare, relief from the cost of living, childcare options, and eliminating maternity care deserts. Consistent with existing federal law, elective abortions would not be paid for by taxpayer dollars.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Lauren is deeply concerned about rising farmer suicides and will support expanding rural mental health access, strengthening peer-to-peer agricultural support networks, and reducing financial pressures that isolate family farmers.
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Source topic or question: Health care
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Lauren is deeply concerned about rising farmer suicides and will support expanding rural mental health access, strengthening peer-to-peer agricultural support networks, and reducing financial pressures that isolate family farmers.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Lauren believes that Tennessee must invest in better public health information that considers parents' concerns about vaccines while educating the public about the rise of preventable disease.
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Lauren believes that Tennessee must invest in better public health information that considers parents' concerns about vaccines while educating the public about the rise of preventable disease.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Lauren will conduct a full assessment of Tennessee's prison system, both public and private partnerships. She will invest in behavioral health services and education resources for those incarcerated due to substance abuse to reduce recidivism rates, keep families together, and save taxpayer dollars …
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Lauren will conduct a full assessment of Tennessee's prison system, both public and private partnerships. She will invest in behavioral health services and education resources for those incarcerated due to substance abuse to reduce recidivism rates, keep families together, and save taxpayer dollars by working toward the elimination of private prison contracts in the state.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Lauren will invest in clear, nonpartisan public health messaging delivered through trusted local messengers, modern media, and plain language, rather than fear.
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Lauren will invest in clear, nonpartisan public health messaging delivered through trusted local messengers, modern media, and plain language, rather than fear.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Wendell Jackson aims to travel with Tennesseeans towards a prosperous future with enhanced employment services, housing stability, and, healthcare for all, as Governor in 2026. Explore how together we can create jobs, support local businesses, ensure healthcare and housing for all, plus, improve qua…
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Source topic or question: Seeking Employment as Governor of Tennessee in 2026
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Wendell Jackson aims to travel with Tennesseeans towards a prosperous future with enhanced employment services, housing stability, and, healthcare for all, as Governor in 2026. Explore how together we can create jobs, support local businesses, ensure healthcare and housing for all, plus, improve quality of life, and strengthen our community.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
We all need healthcare. Mental, physical. We as humans will assist each other to heal. A system that benefits us all will be implemented. We're all valid, viable, wonderful, individual humans, deserving of a healthy life. Plans are forthcoming. People over profit.
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Source topic or question: Healthcare for all.
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We all need healthcare. Mental, physical. We as humans will assist each other to heal. A system that benefits us all will be implemented. We're all valid, viable, wonderful, individual humans, deserving of a healthy life. Plans are forthcoming. People over profit.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Our veterans, who fought for our freedom, deserve our unwavering support. I will continue to back legislation that expands access to healthcare and mental health services for our heroes. Supporting our veterans will remain one of my top priorities in Congress.
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Source topic or question: Supporting Our Veterans
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Our veterans, who fought for our freedom, deserve our unwavering support. I will continue to back legislation that expands access to healthcare and mental health services for our heroes. Supporting our veterans will remain one of my top priorities in Congress.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Drawing on over 30 years as a community pharmacist, I understand the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities. I am committed to reducing government interference, lowering drug prices, increasing healthcare access for seniors and rural residents, and promoting transparency. Your healt…
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Source topic or question: America First
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Drawing on over 30 years as a community pharmacist, I understand the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities. I am committed to reducing government interference, lowering drug prices, increasing healthcare access for seniors and rural residents, and promoting transparency. Your healthcare choices should be in your hands, not dictated by bureaucrats in Washington.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
The opioid crisis has devastated our nation, hitting close to home in Northeast Tennessee. I advocate for a comprehensive approach, tackling illegal drugs at the border, increasing funding for rehabilitation, and holding those accountable for creating this crisis. Together, we can combat this epidem…
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Source topic or question: Opioid Crisis
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The opioid crisis has devastated our nation, hitting close to home in Northeast Tennessee. I advocate for a comprehensive approach, tackling illegal drugs at the border, increasing funding for rehabilitation, and holding those accountable for creating this crisis. Together, we can combat this epidemic and ensure a safer, healthier future for our communities.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Support and pass the The Medicare for All Act to save money, improve economic mobility, end job lock, reduce crime and ensure every American can see a doctor without spiraling into medical debt.
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Source topic or question: HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT
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Support and pass the The Medicare for All Act to save money, improve economic mobility, end job lock, reduce crime and ensure every American can see a doctor without spiraling into medical debt.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t affor…
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HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight to replace our current profit-driven system with one that puts people first.The Problem:Millions of Americans still cannot afford basic medical care, even if they have insurance.Healthcare is tied to employment, meaning people lose coverage when they lose their job.The real pricing of health care, what the hospitals and doctors charge each patient, does not depend on cost at all. It depends on your health insurance, and ultimately on who you work for. Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the United States.Rural communities, like many in our district, are losing access to hospitals and care.Insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies are driving up costs while limiting care.The Facts:U.S. healthcare spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024 (18% of GDP). (source)36% of U.S. households carry medical debt, totaling $194 billion in collection (source)Out of pocket spending grew 5.9% to $556.6 billion in 2024, or 11 percent of total NHE. (source)Nearly 27 million people in the United States are without healthcare (source)The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that over 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 due to the combined effects of the Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility changes included in the reconciliation law and the expiration of the enhanced Marketplace subsidies. (source)The United States is the only major industrialized nation without Universal My Plan:Support and pass the The Medicare for All Act to save money, improve economic mobility, end job lock, reduce crime and ensure every American can see a doctor without spiraling into medical debt.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight…
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Source topic or question: HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT
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I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight to replace our current profit-driven system with one that puts people first.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that over 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 due to the combined effects of the Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility changes included in the reconciliation law and the expiration of the enhanced Marketplace subsidies. (source)
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Source topic or question: HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT
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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that over 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 due to the combined effects of the Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility changes included in the reconciliation law and the expiration of the enhanced Marketplace subsidies. (source)
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
I am a muralist, a neighbor, and a believer in the power of local voices and grassroots change. For too long, the people of Tennessee’s 1st District have been talked over or ignored by a system that prioritizes corporate interests over human dignity. I’m not a career politician; I’m a community memb…
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Source topic or question: Health care
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I am a muralist, a neighbor, and a believer in the power of local voices and grassroots change. For too long, the people of Tennessee’s 1st District have been talked over or ignored by a system that prioritizes corporate interests over human dignity. I’m not a career politician; I’m a community member who decided that if the seat at the table isn't representing us, it’s time to change who’s sitting in it. I believe in a Tennessee where healthcare is a right, workers are empowered, and every one of us has the freedom to live with integrity.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED Public education is essential to opportunity, economic mobility, and a functioning democracy.Public dollars must go to public schools, and education must be accessible from early childhood through higher education.The Problem:For decades, public schools have bee…
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Source topic or question: HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT
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PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED Public education is essential to opportunity, economic mobility, and a functioning democracy.Public dollars must go to public schools, and education must be accessible from early childhood through higher education.The Problem:For decades, public schools have been underfunded while teachers are expected to do more with less. Many schools struggle with outdated textbooks, overcrowded classrooms, aging buildings, and shortages of counselors, nurses, and support staff.Instead of addressing these problems, some Tennessee politicians have chosen to divert taxpayer dollars away from public schools through private school voucher programs. These programs reduce funding available for the schools that educate the overwhelming majority of Tennessee children while offering little evidence that they improve educational outcomes.In rural communities like those throughout Tennessee's First District, public schools are often among the largest employers and serve as the heart of their communities. Weakening them hurts entire towns.Education should never be treated as a profit opportunity. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of where they live or how much money their parents make.The Facts:Tennessee ranks below the national average in per-pupil spending despite recent increases. (source)Teacher shortages continue across Tennessee and the nation, particularly in rural communities and high-need subject areas. (source)Students who have access to smaller class sizes, experienced teachers, counselors, and early childhood education generally achieve better academic outcomes. (source)An estimated 70% of the vouchers dished out in 2026 went to students already enrolled in private schools (source)Federal Title I funding provides additional support to schools serving low-income communities. Reductions to these programs disproportionately affect rural and economically disadvantaged districts. My Plan:Fully fund public education. Public schools should have the resources they need to succeed before taxpayer dollars are diverted elsewhere.Restore and strengthen the U.S. Department of Education and Protect and expand Title IFully fund IDEA (special education)Expand school-based mental health servicesProvide universal school mealsGive teachers the support they deserve including competitive pay, smaller class sizes, classroom resources, and the professional respect that reflects the importance of their work.Expand early childhood education. Support tuition-free community college, reduce the cost of public universities and make student loan repayment more manageable so education opens doors instead of creating decades of debt.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Corporate subsidies and contractors are robbing the American workers of healthcare, infrastructure, and education. When we spend money on bombs, we neglect the people they are meant to protect. Americans need money invested into the critical departments to ensure we can thrive at home. We can have b…
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Source topic or question: Fiscal Responsibility While Investing in America
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Corporate subsidies and contractors are robbing the American workers of healthcare, infrastructure, and education. When we spend money on bombs, we neglect the people they are meant to protect. Americans need money invested into the critical departments to ensure we can thrive at home. We can have both a healthy and prosperous domestic working class while still maintaining the worlds most powerful military. The lust for war must end, the rebuilding of America needs to begin.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
If we are going to solve any of the crises we face – access to affordable healthcare and housing, ensuring that AI doesn’t take all of our jobs, protecting our environment, and so many more – we have to fix what’s broken in our government.
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Source topic or question: A Government that Actually Represents Us
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If we are going to solve any of the crises we face – access to affordable healthcare and housing, ensuring that AI doesn’t take all of our jobs, protecting our environment, and so many more – we have to fix what’s broken in our government.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
Health care in this country is a disaster, plain and simple. Congress promised to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a system that actually lowers prices and increases access...
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Source topic or question: Energy Independence
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Health care in this country is a disaster, plain and simple. Congress promised to repeal Obamacare and replace it with a system that actually lowers prices and increases access...
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Tim also supports ending congressional special perks that are unfairly funded by taxpayers who don’t enjoy the same luxuries, including cushy health care subsidies for members of Congress.
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Source topic or question: Transparency
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Tim also supports ending congressional special perks that are unfairly funded by taxpayers who don’t enjoy the same luxuries, including cushy health care subsidies for members of Congress.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
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Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Tennessee legislators and Tennessee’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Tennessee’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
557 matching sponsorships or proposals · 95 Tennessee incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Aftyn Behn
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 51 · D–TN
As introduced, enacts the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," which prohibits the exercise of a healthcare provider's right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act from allowing the provider to refuse to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that are within the scope of the provider's license and professional obligations; prohibits the exercise of such right from allowing a healthcare institution or healthcare payer to adopt or enforce a policy, guideline, or contractual provision that results in the denial of pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services.
Mar 10, 2026 · Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
Rep. Aftyn Behn · Sponsored
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Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," which prohibits the exercise of a healthcare provider's right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act from allowing the provider to refuse to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that are within the scope of the provider's license and professional obligations; prohibits the exercise of such right from allowing a healthcare institution or healthcare payer to adopt or enforce a policy, guideline, or contractual provision that results in the denial of pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services.
The latest official Tennessee General Assembly record shows this action on March 10, 2026: Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses maternal mortality or care during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's reviewed pregnancy-related death count.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Pregnancy-related deaths reviewed. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," which prohibits the exercise of a healthcare provider's right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act from allowing the provider to refuse to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that are within the scope of the provider's license and professional obligations; prohibits the exercise of such right from allowing a healthcare institution or healthcare payer to adopt or enforce a policy, guideline, or contractual provision that results in the denial of pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments…
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 17 · R–TN
3 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Andrew FarmerTennessee Legislature · HB 1823
As introduced, defines "firearm hold agreement" as a private transaction between a licensed federal firearms dealer and a firearm owner under which the dealer takes possession of the owner’s firearm at the owner's request, holds the firearm for an agreed period of time, and then returns the firearm; states that a person does not have a cause of action against a licensed federal firearms dealer for any act or omission arising from a firearm hold agreement and resulting in personal injury or death of any natural person unless the action was the result of unlawful conduct by the licensed federal firearms dealer.
Apr 2, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Andrew Farmer · Sponsored
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Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, defines "firearm hold agreement" as a private transaction between a licensed federal firearms dealer and a firearm owner under which the dealer takes possession of the owner’s firearm at the owner's request, holds the firearm for an agreed period of time, and then returns the firearm; states that a person does not have a cause of action against a licensed federal firearms dealer for any act or omission arising from a firearm hold agreement and resulting in personal injury or death of any natural person unless the action was the result of unlawful conduct by the licensed federal firearms dealer.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 2, 2024: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, defines "firearm hold agreement" as a private transaction between a licensed federal firearms dealer and a firearm owner under which the dealer takes possession of the owner’s firearm at the owner's request, holds the firearm for an agreed period of time, and then returns the firearm; states that a person does not have a cause of action against a licensed federal firearms dealer for any act or omission arising from a firearm hold agreement and resulting in personal injury or death of any natural person unless the action was the result of unlawful conduct by the licensed federal firearms dealer.
As introduced, requires a defendant, prior to entering a guilty plea for a domestic violence offense, to sign a domestic violence offense firearm notification form stating the requirements of lawful dispossession, to be developed by the administrative office of the courts.
Jan 28, 2020 · Did not pass
Rep. Andrew Farmer · Sponsored
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Domestic Violence - As introduced, requires a defendant, prior to entering a guilty plea for a domestic violence offense, to sign a domestic violence offense firearm notification form stating the requirements of lawful dispossession, to be developed by the administrative office of the courts.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 28, 2020: Reassigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Domestic Violence - As introduced, requires a defendant, prior to entering a guilty plea for a domestic violence offense, to sign a domestic violence offense firearm notification form stating the requirements of lawful dispossession, to be developed by the administrative office of the courts.
As amended, replaces a dispossession affidavit with a firearms notification form before a domestic-violence guilty plea.
Apr 4, 2019 · Did not pass
Rep. Andrew Farmer · Sponsored
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As amended by the House, HB 1295 would replace the firearms-dispossession affidavit with a notification form that a defendant must sign before the court accepts a guilty plea to a domestic-violence offense. It did not become law.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 4, 2019: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The adopted House amendment replaces the dispossession affidavit with a notification form signed before a domestic-violence guilty plea. The relationship concerns communicating firearm-dispossession requirements.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill and replaces the affidavit of firearms dispossession form with a domestic violence offense firearms notification form, to be developed by the administrative office of the courts, which form a defendant charged with a domestic violence offense will be required to sign before a court may accept a guilty plea from such defendant.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 98 · D–TN
7 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Antonio ParkinsonTennessee Legislature · HB 1954
As introduced, increases the penalty for illegally transferring a firearm to a minor from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony and requires that an adult who is convicted be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; creates the Class D felony of inducing or coercing a minor to commit theft of a firearm or robbery or burglary involving theft of a firearm.
Apr 17, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Parkinson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for illegally transferring a firearm to a minor from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony and requires that an adult who is convicted be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; creates the Class D felony of inducing or coercing a minor to commit theft of a firearm or robbery or burglary involving theft of a firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 17, 2024: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for illegally transferring a firearm to a minor from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony and requires that an adult who is convicted be punished as criminally responsible for any resulting crime; creates the Class D felony of inducing or coercing a minor to commit theft of a firearm or robbery or burglary involving theft of a firearm.
As introduced, creates the Class C felony of knowingly inducing or coercing a minor under 18 to commit theft of a firearm or a robbery or burglary offense involving theft of a firearm from a residence or motor vehicle.
Aug 24, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Parkinson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the Class C felony of knowingly inducing or coercing a minor under 18 to commit theft of a firearm or a robbery or burglary offense involving theft of a firearm from a residence or motor vehicle.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 24, 2023: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the Class C felony of knowingly inducing or coercing a minor under 18 to commit theft of a firearm or a robbery or burglary offense involving theft of a firearm from a residence or motor vehicle.
As introduced, makes a person who illegally transfers a firearm to a minor criminally responsible for any resulting act of mass violence or a threat of mass violence in which the minor threatens to use the firearm.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Parkinson · Sponsored
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Criminal Offenses - As introduced, makes a person who illegally transfers a firearm to a minor criminally responsible for any resulting act of mass violence or a threat of mass violence in which the minor threatens to use the firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Tabled. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, makes a person who illegally transfers a firearm to a minor criminally responsible for any resulting act of mass violence or a threat of mass violence in which the minor threatens to use the firearm.
As introduced, creates a Class D felony offense for an adult criminal gang member who induces or coerces a minor to steal a firearm; makes the adult criminal gang member criminally responsible for offenses the minor commits with stolen firearm.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Parkinson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class D felony offense for an adult criminal gang member who induces or coerces a minor to steal a firearm; makes the adult criminal gang member criminally responsible for offenses the minor commits with stolen firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class D felony offense for an adult criminal gang member who induces or coerces a minor to steal a firearm; makes the adult criminal gang member criminally responsible for offenses the minor commits with stolen firearm.
As introduced, creates the Class D felony of knowingly inducing or coercing a minor under 18 to commit theft of a firearm or a robbery or burglary offense involving theft of a firearm.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Parkinson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the Class D felony of knowingly inducing or coercing a minor under 18 to commit theft of a firearm or a robbery or burglary offense involving theft of a firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Tabled. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the Class D felony of knowingly inducing or coercing a minor under 18 to commit theft of a firearm or a robbery or burglary offense involving theft of a firearm.
As introduced, requires certain departments to create programs to reduce gun violence in communities, including a youth employment program, violence intervention program, and firearm buyback program; requires the department of health to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and counties and municipalities on the effects of gun violence in communities.
Apr 6, 2022 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Parkinson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires certain departments to create programs to reduce gun violence in communities, including a youth employment program, violence intervention program, and firearm buyback program; requires the department of health to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and counties and municipalities on the effects of gun violence in communities.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 6, 2022: Returned to the Clerk's Desk.. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires certain departments to create programs to reduce gun violence in communities, including a youth employment program, violence intervention program, and firearm buyback program; requires the department of health to submit a quarterly report to the legislature and counties and municipalities on the effects of gun violence in communities.
As introduced, prohibits law enforcement agencies from participating in firearms buyback programs that do not offer 75 percent or more of fair market value for firearm being surrendered; authorizes law enforcement agencies to accept donations to provide incentives for individuals to participate in firearm safety training.
Mar 9, 2022 · Did not pass
Rep. Antonio Parkinson · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits law enforcement agencies from participating in firearms buyback programs that do not offer 75 percent or more of fair market value for firearm being surrendered; authorizes law enforcement agencies to accept donations to provide incentives for individuals to participate in firearm safety training.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on March 9, 2022: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits law enforcement agencies from participating in firearms buyback programs that do not offer 75 percent or more of fair market value for firearm being surrendered; authorizes law enforcement agencies to accept donations to provide incentives for individuals to participate in firearm safety training.
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 50 · D–TN
15 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Bo MitchellTennessee Legislature · HB 944
As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2025, to apply for a certificate of possession; creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semiautomatic rifle and makes any semiautomatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon.
Mar 25, 2026 · Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
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Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2025, to apply for a certificate of possession; creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semiautomatic rifle and makes any semiautomatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon.
The latest official Tennessee General Assembly record shows this action on March 25, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2025, to apply for a certificate of possession; creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semiautomatic rifle and makes any semiautomatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon.
As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that three days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser if the purchaser is older than 17 but younger than 21.
Mar 25, 2026 · Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
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Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that three days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser if the purchaser is older than 17 but younger than 21.
The latest official Tennessee General Assembly record shows this action on March 25, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that three days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser if the purchaser is older than 17 but younger than 21.
As introduced, enacts "MaKayla's Law," which amends the offense of reckless endangerment to specifically include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another.
Apr 1, 2025 · Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
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Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts "MaKayla's Law," which amends the offense of reckless endangerment to specifically include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another.
The latest official Tennessee General Assembly record shows this action on April 1, 2025: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts "MaKayla's Law," which amends the offense of reckless endangerment to specifically include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another.
As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for recklessly storing a firearm in a manner that a person knows or reasonably should know will allow a child younger than 18 years of age to access the firearm and the child brings the firearm to a school.
Feb 3, 2025 · Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for recklessly storing a firearm in a manner that a person knows or reasonably should know will allow a child younger than 18 years of age to access the firearm and the child brings the firearm to a school.
The latest official Tennessee General Assembly record shows this action on February 3, 2025: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for recklessly storing a firearm in a manner that a person knows or reasonably should know will allow a child younger than 18 years of age to access the firearm and the child brings the firearm to a school.
As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons under 21 years of age; classifies the sale or attempted sale of a firearm to a person under 21 years of age as a Class A misdemeanor.
Apr 3, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons under 21 years of age; classifies the sale or attempted sale of a firearm to a person under 21 years of age as a Class A misdemeanor.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 3, 2024: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the sale of firearms to persons under 21 years of age; classifies the sale or attempted sale of a firearm to a person under 21 years of age as a Class A misdemeanor.
As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that 14 days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser.
Apr 3, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that 14 days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 3, 2024: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a gun dealer to ensure that 14 days have passed since the transaction was initiated by the purchaser before transferring a firearm to a purchaser.
As introduced, creates an offense for a person to possess or manufacture an ammunition feeding device that has capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, unless certain circumstances apply.
Apr 3, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense for a person to possess or manufacture an ammunition feeding device that has capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, unless certain circumstances apply.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 3, 2024: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates an offense for a person to possess or manufacture an ammunition feeding device that has capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, unless certain circumstances apply.
As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; makes it a Class E felony to illegally possess an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2024, to apply for a certificate of possession; requires the department of safety to create a certificate of possession.
Apr 2, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; makes it a Class E felony to illegally possess an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2024, to apply for a certificate of possession; requires the department of safety to create a certificate of possession.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 2, 2024: Failed for lack of motion in: Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the possession of an assault weapon; makes it a Class E felony to illegally possess an assault weapon; directs those in possession of an assault weapon before July 1, 2024, to apply for a certificate of possession; requires the department of safety to create a certificate of possession.
As introduced, imposes an additional 15-percent tax on the retail sale of firearms; requires revenue from the firearms tax to be deposited into the K-12 mental health counselor fund to be administered by the department of education and used exclusively to provide school counselors in elementary and secondary public schools and public charter schools in this state and for mental health assessments and services for students pursuant to a school counselor's referral.
Mar 12, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, imposes an additional 15-percent tax on the retail sale of firearms; requires revenue from the firearms tax to be deposited into the K-12 mental health counselor fund to be administered by the department of education and used exclusively to provide school counselors in elementary and secondary public schools and public charter schools in this state and for mental health assessments and services for students pursuant to a school counselor's referral.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on March 12, 2024: Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Administration. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, imposes an additional 15-percent tax on the retail sale of firearms; requires revenue from the firearms tax to be deposited into the K-12 mental health counselor fund to be administered by the department of education and used exclusively to provide school counselors in elementary and secondary public schools and public charter schools in this state and for mental health assessments and services for students pursuant to a school counselor's referral.
As introduced, enacts "MaKayla's Law," which expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another.
Jan 31, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts "MaKayla's Law," which expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 31, 2024: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts "MaKayla's Law," which expands the offense of reckless endangerment to include a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, resulting in a child under 13 gaining possession of the firearm and injuring or killing the child or another.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which creates a process for a person to file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights for the purpose of prohibiting the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm; provides for a revocation of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights; creates the offense of selling or transferring a firearm to a person who has executed a voluntary waiver of firearm rights form that has not been revoked.
Jan 31, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which creates a process for a person to file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights for the purpose of prohibiting the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm; provides for a revocation of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights; creates the offense of selling or transferring a firearm to a person who has executed a voluntary waiver of firearm rights form that has not been revoked.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 31, 2024: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which creates a process for a person to file a voluntary waiver of firearm rights for the purpose of prohibiting the person from purchasing or possessing a firearm; provides for a revocation of the voluntary waiver of firearm rights; creates the offense of selling or transferring a firearm to a person who has executed a voluntary waiver of firearm rights form that has not been revoked.
As introduced, prohibits the sale or purchase of an assault weapon as a Class A misdemeanor; defines assault weapon.
Jan 10, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the sale or purchase of an assault weapon as a Class A misdemeanor; defines assault weapon.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 10, 2024: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, prohibits the sale or purchase of an assault weapon as a Class A misdemeanor; defines assault weapon.
As introduced, creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semi-automatic rifle and makes any semi-automatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon.
Jan 10, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semi-automatic rifle and makes any semi-automatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 10, 2024: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates the Class E felony offense of purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a part, component, device, or attachment designed to accelerate the fire of a semi-automatic rifle and makes any semi-automatic rifle that includes an accelerated fire part, component, or device a prohibited weapon.
As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
Feb 7, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on February 7, 2023: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices.
Jun 10, 2020 · Did not pass
Rep. Bo Mitchell · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on June 10, 2020: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 6/15/2020. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts from sales tax purchases of gun safes and gun safety devices.
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As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
Apr 9, 2026 · Re-ref. to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
The latest official Tennessee General Assembly record shows this action on April 9, 2026: Re-ref. to Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which permits a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights through filing a waiver with the clerk of the circuit court in the county of the person's residence; specifies procedures the clerk, TBI, and department of safety must follow upon receipt of a waiver.
Mar 18, 2026 · Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which permits a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights through filing a waiver with the clerk of the circuit court in the county of the person's residence; specifies procedures the clerk, TBI, and department of safety must follow upon receipt of a waiver.
The latest official Tennessee General Assembly record shows this action on March 18, 2026: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms Act," which permits a person to voluntarily waive their firearm rights through filing a waiver with the clerk of the circuit court in the county of the person's residence; specifies procedures the clerk, TBI, and department of safety must follow upon receipt of a waiver.
As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer to petition for the risk protection order.
Apr 2, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer to petition for the risk protection order.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on April 2, 2024: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer to petition for the risk protection order.
As introduced, requires the bureau to submit a quarterly report on children's deaths related to gun violence to the legislature.
Jan 24, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - As introduced, requires the bureau to submit a quarterly report on children's deaths related to gun violence to the legislature.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 24, 2024: Withdrawn.. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - As introduced, requires the bureau to submit a quarterly report on children's deaths related to gun violence to the legislature.
As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
Jan 11, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 11, 2024: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly giving, selling, lending, delivering, or otherwise transferring a firearm to a person when the transferor knows or reasonably should know that the person receiving the firearm is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.
As introduced, requires a domestic assault offender who transferred possession of a firearm to a third party in order to dispossess the firearm to submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.
Jan 11, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Domestic Violence - As introduced, requires a domestic assault offender who transferred possession of a firearm to a third party in order to dispossess the firearm to submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 11, 2024: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Domestic Violence - As introduced, requires a domestic assault offender who transferred possession of a firearm to a third party in order to dispossess the firearm to submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.
As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer or a relative to petition for the risk protection order.
Jan 10, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer or a relative to petition for the risk protection order.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 10, 2024: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer or a relative to petition for the risk protection order.
As introduced, removes the authority to issue and receive concealed handgun carry permits; authorizes a person who holds a concealed handgun carry permit on June 30, 2023, to apply to convert the permit to an enhanced handgun carry permit.
Jan 10, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Handgun Permits - As introduced, removes the authority to issue and receive concealed handgun carry permits; authorizes a person who holds a concealed handgun carry permit on June 30, 2023, to apply to convert the permit to an enhanced handgun carry permit.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 10, 2024: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Handgun Permits - As introduced, removes the authority to issue and receive concealed handgun carry permits; authorizes a person who holds a concealed handgun carry permit on June 30, 2023, to apply to convert the permit to an enhanced handgun carry permit.
As introduced, requires, subject to certain exemptions, that a sale or transfer of a firearm be done through a federally licensed gun dealer; creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for sales or transfers that are not conducted through a gun dealer.
Jan 10, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires, subject to certain exemptions, that a sale or transfer of a firearm be done through a federally licensed gun dealer; creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for sales or transfers that are not conducted through a gun dealer.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 10, 2024: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires, subject to certain exemptions, that a sale or transfer of a firearm be done through a federally licensed gun dealer; creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for sales or transfers that are not conducted through a gun dealer.
As introduced, encourages lawful owners and possessors of firearms to store guns safely in a locked compartment; with a trigger locking device; or with a locked device rendering the firearm inaccessible to a person other than the owner or person in lawful possession of the firearm and immovable from the stored location.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, encourages lawful owners and possessors of firearms to store guns safely in a locked compartment; with a trigger locking device; or with a locked device rendering the firearm inaccessible to a person other than the owner or person in lawful possession of the firearm and immovable from the stored location.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Tabled. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, encourages lawful owners and possessors of firearms to store guns safely in a locked compartment; with a trigger locking device; or with a locked device rendering the firearm inaccessible to a person other than the owner or person in lawful possession of the firearm and immovable from the stored location.
As introduced, establishes a process for law enforcement to petition a circuit court for a temporary mental health order of protection for a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others by having a firearm.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, establishes a process for law enforcement to petition a circuit court for a temporary mental health order of protection for a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others by having a firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, establishes a process for law enforcement to petition a circuit court for a temporary mental health order of protection for a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others by having a firearm.
As introduced, establishes a process for law enforcement to petition a circuit court for a temporary mental health order of protection for a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves others by having a firearm.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, establishes a process for law enforcement to petition a circuit court for a temporary mental health order of protection for a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves others by having a firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, establishes a process for law enforcement to petition a circuit court for a temporary mental health order of protection for a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to themselves others by having a firearm.
As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer to petition for the risk protection order.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer to petition for the risk protection order.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Failed for lack of second in: Civil Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, allows a court to issue a risk protection order upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that a person poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to the person or others if allowed to possess or purchase a firearm; authorizes a law enforcement officer to petition for the risk protection order.
As introduced, requires a person who purchases a firearm, or who applies for a permit to carry a handgun either openly or concealed, to sign an affidavit on a form prescribed by the department of safety affirming that the applicant will, while not lawfully carrying the firearm, store the firearm in a locked compartment; with a trigger locking device; or with a locked device rendering the firearm inaccessible to a person other than the owner or person in lawful possession of the firearm and immovable from the stored location; requires a firearm stored in a vehicle to be stored out of plain sight.
Aug 22, 2023 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a person who purchases a firearm, or who applies for a permit to carry a handgun either openly or concealed, to sign an affidavit on a form prescribed by the department of safety affirming that the applicant will, while not lawfully carrying the firearm, store the firearm in a locked compartment; with a trigger locking device; or with a locked device rendering the firearm inaccessible to a person other than the owner or person in lawful possession of the firearm and immovable from the stored location; requires a firearm stored in a vehicle to be stored out of plain sight.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on August 22, 2023: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, requires a person who purchases a firearm, or who applies for a permit to carry a handgun either openly or concealed, to sign an affidavit on a form prescribed by the department of safety affirming that the applicant will, while not lawfully carrying the firearm, store the firearm in a locked compartment; with a trigger locking device; or with a locked device rendering the firearm inaccessible to a person other than the owner or person in lawful possession of the firearm and immovable from the stored location; requires a firearm stored in a vehicle to be stored out of plain sight.
As introduced, requires a domestic assault offender who transferred possession of a firearm to a third party in order to dispossess the firearm to submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.
Jan 28, 2022 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Domestic Violence - As introduced, requires a domestic assault offender who transferred possession of a firearm to a third party in order to dispossess the firearm to submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on January 28, 2022: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Domestic Violence - As introduced, requires a domestic assault offender who transferred possession of a firearm to a third party in order to dispossess the firearm to submit to the court an affidavit of firearms receipt in which the third party attests that the third party may lawfully possess a firearm, has received the firearm from the defendant, and accepts responsibility for possession of the firearm.
As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of possessing a firearm if a person has a prior conviction of stalking.
Feb 13, 2019 · Did not pass
Rep. Bob Freeman · Sponsored
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Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of possessing a firearm if a person has a prior conviction of stalking.
The official Tennessee General Assembly record lists this final action on February 13, 2019: Assigned to s/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee. The measure was not enacted before that General Assembly ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor of possessing a firearm if a person has a prior conviction of stalking.
As enacted, expands the definition of a law enforcement officer to include retired law enforcement officers who are carrying a firearm pursuant to certain state laws for purposes of when a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm.
Jun 3, 2024 · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 1065
Rep. Bud Hulsey · Sponsored
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Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, expands the definition of a law enforcement officer to include retired law enforcement officers who are carrying a firearm pursuant to certain state laws for purposes of when a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm.
SB 2797 became Public Chapter 1065; HB 2809 was substituted rather than separately enacted. The official companion-chapter entry is dated 2024-06-03.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, expands the definition of a law enforcement officer to include retired law enforcement officers who are carrying a firearm pursuant to certain state laws for purposes of when a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm.
As enacted, expands employees allowed to carry a handgun on property owned, operated, or controlled by a public institution of higher education to include retired law enforcement officers who retired in good standing with 20 years of service and are employed on a part-time basis by a public institution of higher education.
Apr 18, 2023 · Companion enacted · Public Chapter 149
Rep. Bud Hulsey · Sponsored
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Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, expands employees allowed to carry a handgun on property owned, operated, or controlled by a public institution of higher education to include retired law enforcement officers who retired in good standing with 20 years of service and are employed on a part-time basis by a public institution of higher education.
SB 515 became Public Chapter 149; HB 723 was substituted rather than separately enacted. The official companion-chapter entry is dated 2023-04-18.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Tennessee's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Tennessee evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, expands employees allowed to carry a handgun on property owned, operated, or controlled by a public institution of higher education to include retired law enforcement officers who retired in good standing with 20 years of service and are employed on a part-time basis by a public institution of higher education.
Only current Tennessee officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.
Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Tennessee statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 5, 2026.
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