TN House Passes Legislation Amidst Protests, Special Session Drags Out Despite Adjournment Attempts

When Yesterday’s Legislative Workday Began, There Was Speculation On Whether Lawmakers Would Move Forward Or Agree To Adjourn, Putting An End To The Special Session On Public Safety Four Days Into It. However, The Legislative Body Did Meet For Almost Three Hours As They Discussed And Passed Legislation Previously Passed By The Senate And Other Bills The Senate Had Already Tabled.

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Newly Filed Special Session Bills Take Aim At School Handgun Carry Policies, Making Minors’ Autopsy Reports Private, Mental Health & Creating Felony Charges For Coercion

Newly Filled Tennessee Special Session Bills Focus In On Topics Ranging From Handgun Carry Policies For Private Schools, Redirecting State Funds For Psychiatric Services, Specifying What Kinds Of Autopsy Reports Are Public Documents, Reporting Requirements For Mental Health Professionals, A Loan Repayment Program For Mental Health Professionals, And Creating A Class D Felony For Anyone Who Coerces A Minor To Steal Firearms Or Commit Certain Crimes Using Firearms.

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