After more than 100 bills were filed for Tennessee’s special session on public safety in both the House and Senate, it seems that only three will end up making it to the governor’s desk.
Amid calls for gun reform, Tennessee Republicans say the state needs to crack down on juvenile crime. The numbers say otherwise.
Over the past decade, juvenile crime where a gun was involved has increased by 26%, according to data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Advocates want gun reform passed at special session. Tennessee’s House Speaker wants to toughen juvenile sentencing.
Lawmakers are set to reconvene later this month for a special legislative session on public safety. The regular session earlier this year drew protesters, demonstrating for gun reform after the Covenant School shooting.
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