Tennessee: Pro-Gun Bill Awaits Governor’s Approval

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6483

On Wednesday, March 23, Senate Bill 519 was sent to Governor Bill Haslam for his consideration. SB 519 would recognize that any employer permitting a person to legally carry a firearm on the employer's property does not constitute an “occupational safety and health hazard” to the employees. SB 519, sponsored by state Senator Mike Bell (R-9), passed in the Senate by a 30 to 1 vote. House Bill 283 is the companion bill to SB 519, sponsored by state Representative Vance Dennis (R-71), which passed in the House by an 82 to 8 vote.


The recognition of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards by the General Assembly in SB 519 and HB 283, should serve as a stepping stone toward the passage of parking lot/worker protection legislation that would allow gun owners to lawfully store firearms in their privately-owned and locked vehicle while parked in publicly accessible parking lots controlled by their employer or a business that they frequent. Employees should not be forced to choose between being fired from their job or sacrificing their right to self-defense on their daily commute.

an anti freedom, anti gun person these days.