Tennessee gun safety bill inspired by Waffle House shooting victim passes first House hurdle
Rep. Brooks named the proposed legislation “Akilah’s Law” in honor of her late son, who was one of four people shot and ...
Republican bill to let TN permit holders effectively carry all kinds guns advances in legislature despite law enforcement concerns
The bill, HB 1189, would change the state's "concealed handgun carry permits" to effectively allow gun owners to carry any ...
Bill creating criminal offense to sell guns to patients of mental institution moves forward in TN
Rep. Brooks named the bill after her son, Akilah Dasilva, who was one of four victims in the 2018 Waffle House shooting in ...
Bill that would penalize doctors, nurses who ask patients about firearms deferred to 2026 in TN
If a healthcare provider did ask a patient about gun ownership, they could be found guilty of unethical conduct. They would ...
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TN Bill proposes exceptions for firearms in restricted zones
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two pieces of legislation are causing controversy as they move into the next phase, but they still have a long way to go. Senate Bill 441 and House Bill 478 are looking to ...
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Tennessee lawmakers clash over gun violence bill in heated Nashville debate
Tennessee lawmakers clashed in a heated debate about gun violence in Nashville Wednesday.State Representative Justin Pearson was there to present a bill to chan ...
TN lawmakers propose barring the sale of guns to people recently treated for mental health issues at medical facilities
The bill is otherwise known as "Akilah's Law," named after a victim of a 2018 shooting at an Antioch restaurant.