SPEAKER SEXTON: NO GUN BILLS (RED FLAG LAW) WILL BE PASSED IN SESSION

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After months of speculation and debate, it’s official. Tennessee lawmakers won’t even consider legislation that would allow a judge to remove weapons from someone posing as a threat to themselves or others.

This comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on lawmakers to pass an Extreme Risk Protection Order, also known as a Red Flag Law, for several months.

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally was one of just a handful of Republicans who showed support for the Red Flag Law, but now he’s waiving the white flag on the measure. “I continue to support it, it won’t be an item that’s discussed in special session though,” said Lt. Gov. McNally. “I think the votes aren’t there.”

Additionally, the way Gov. Lee worded the official call for a special session prevents gun control bills from being introduced. “We’re not going to pass the enhanced orders of protection — no gun bills can be passed,” said Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton.