AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 67, relative to background checks.
Summary
SB0892 makes a narrow change to Tennessee’s background-check request rules by increasing the number of requests a person may make under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 38-6-106(f), from 15 per calendar year to 20 per calendar year. The bill does not create a new background-check program or change the underlying eligibility standards; it simply expands the annual request limit for the existing process.
Because the bill is limited to a single statutory amendment, its practical effect is to allow more frequent access to background-check requests for the individuals or entities covered by the current law. The measure takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting a legislative intent for prompt implementation.
Impact
The bill amends Title 38 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by revising the annual cap on requests from 15 to 20 under Section 38-6-106(f). It does not alter criminal penalties, licensing standards, or the substantive criteria for background checks; instead, it changes only the frequency with which requests may be made under the existing statute. Any affected parties are those who rely on the current background-check request process and may benefit from the increased annual limit.
Sentiment
No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate, support, or opposition in the available materials. Based on the text alone, the bill appears administrative and noncontroversial, with a modest expansion of an existing request allowance rather than a major policy change.
Contention
There are no documented points of contention in the provided record. If any concerns were raised, they are not reflected in the available committee discussion or voting history. The only potential issue apparent from the bill text is whether increasing the request limit from 15 to 20 is necessary or should be broader, but no legislator comments are available to attribute that view to any specific person or group.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 50; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 71, relative to the Fair Background Check and Due Process Act.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 47; Title 50; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 71, relative to the Fair Background Check and Due Process Act.