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Special Legislative Session Adjourns Tuesday

Aug 29, 2023 | 9:19 PM

Tennessee’s special legislative session adjourned Tuesday with four of Governor Bill Lee’s proposals passing both chambers.

The bills lawmakers passed during the special session promote safe gun storage; require the TBI to submit an annual human trafficking report; and provide for more accurate background checks for firearm purchases. Legislators also passed an appropriations bill designating more than $100 million for mental health agency grants; school safety grants; and recruitment and retention bonuses for mental health professionals.