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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Apr 21, 2023

The Tennessean reports that Democrats in the state legislature are calling for a special session on gun reform as time appears to be running out for consideration of Gov. Bill Lee's proposed order of protection law as well as gun safety measures proposed by others. Democratic Reps. Bob Freeman and Justin Jones, both of Nashville, called for Lee to bring lawmakers back for a special soon. Meanwhile, Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, said lawmakers aren't able to "get their minds around at 15-page bill" before session end, which legislators hope will happen today. Faison said he has encouraged the governor to spend a few weeks in conversation with affected groups and then call a session.