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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Flood Of Special Session BIlls Address “Illegal Supply Of Guns To Minors,” Taxpayer-Funded Mental Health Care, Compulsory DNA Collection, Creating A Felony Offense For Threats

The Latest Set Of Special Session Bills Focus In On Quelling The “Illegal Supply Of Guns To Minors,” The Supplying Of “Free” Firearm Locks, Lowering The Number Of Days Courts Must Notify The TBI Of Final Dispositions Of Criminal Proceedings, TennCare Assistance For Adults And Children With Serious Mental Illness Or Emotional Disturbance, The Compulsory Collection Of DNA From Those Accused Of Felonies, And Creating A Felony Offense For Threatening Acts Of Mass Violence.

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