Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will call a special legislative session to address gun reform nearly a month after a mass shooting at a Nashville school -- an unusual step for a Republican.
April 22, 2023, 12:47 PMGov. Bill Lee responds to questions during a news conference on April 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Just hours after lawmakers gaveled out of session, Lee said he'll be calling them back to "pursue thoughtful, practical solutions to keep Tennesseans safe." "There is broad agreement that dangerous, unstable individuals who intend to harm themselves or others should not have access to weapons," Lee wrote in aGov. Bill Lee responds to questions during a news conference on April 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.Even while calling for reforms, Lee noted his "strong commitment to preserving Second Amendment rights, ensuring due process and addressing the heart of the problem with strengthened mental health resources.
In the final days of the legislative session, Lee made a pitch for lawmakers to pass what he called an “order of protection” law aimed at taking firearms away from those deemed a risk to those around them. "Tennesseans are asking us to set aside politics and personal pride. They are depending on us to do the right thing," Lee said in a Wednesday
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