Despite many phone calls and emails with strong concerns from grassroots activists, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed HB 1971 through the House Judiciary Committee.

This dangerous bill is now heading to the full House for a vote TODAY at 2:00 P.M. Central.

HB 1971 would dismantle a critical legal safeguard by making it far more difficult for Tennesseans to challenge unconstitutional laws, including unconstitutional gun laws, before they are enforced.

Under current law, citizens can go to court to stop unconstitutional statutes before facing arrest or prosecution. HB 1971 strips that protection and forces you to risk becoming a criminal just to have your day in court.

That means if an unconstitutional gun control law is passed, you may have to violate it first, face charges, and then fight it in court afterward.

This is not how constitutional rights are supposed to work.

Lawmakers should not be shielding unconstitutional laws from timely judicial review, especially when fundamental rights like the Second Amendment are at stake.

HB 1971 creates a chilling effect on your ability to defend your rights and gives the government a dangerous advantage.

TAKE ACTION

Contact your Tennessee State Representative and demand a NO vote on HB 1971.

Tell them:

• You oppose any effort to block or delay challenges to unconstitutional laws
• Tennesseans should not have to risk arrest to defend their rights
• HB 1971 undermines constitutional protections and must be rejected

Make your voice heard as soon as you can, then share this alert with friends and family across Tennessee.

This bill has already cleared committee, and the next vote could very well happen today. Don’t wait until it’s too late!