Tennessee Senate Bill 2611: Judges and Chancellors - As introduced, permits a current or retired chancery, circuit, or appellate court judge, who is an enhanced handgun carry permit holder and has successfully completed firearms training in accordance with POST certification, to carry a firearm in the same manner and locations that a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm; requires the administrative office of the courts to develop a uniform identification system clearly identifying that a person is qualified to carry a firearm; requires the judge or retired judge to carry the identification at all times when carrying a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Tennessee · 114 session

Status: Passed one chamber

What it does

As introduced, permits a current or retired chancery, circuit, or appellate court judge, who is an enhanced handgun carry permit holder and has successfully completed firearms training in accordance with POST certification, to carry a firearm in the same manner and locations that a law enforcement officer may carry a firearm; requires the administrative office of the courts to develop a uniform identification system clearly identifying that a person is qualified to carry a firearm; requires the judge or retired judge to carry the identification at all times when carrying a firearm. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Latest action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (2026-02-05)

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