94 bills on animals and wildlife
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
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| SB 2173 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, relative to off-highway vehicles. Ken Yager | Became law | May 27, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| HB 2091 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, relative to off-highway vehicles. Dennis Powers | Withdrawn | May 27, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1120 |
| HB 2263 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2, relative to cruelty to animals. Greg Martin | Withdrawn | May 18, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 974 |
| SB 2133 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2, relative to cruelty to animals. Ferrell Haile | Became law | May 18, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| HB 2550 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 2, relative to the creation of a Tennessee national guard sportsman license. William Lamberth | Withdrawn | May 5, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 856 |
| SB 2238 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 2, relative to the creation of a Tennessee national guard sportsman license. Jack Johnson | Became law | May 5, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| SB 2597 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to wildlife resources. Steve Southerland | Became law | May 4, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| SB 2558 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to animal health. Shane Reeves | Became law | May 4, 2026Effective date(s) 04/14/2026 |
| HB 2517 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to animal health. Chris Todd | Withdrawn | May 4, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 736 |
| HB 2215 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to wildlife resources. Fred Atchley | Withdrawn | May 4, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 738 |
| HJR 1387 | A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Robert Brewer upon being named the 2026 Wildlife Professional of the Year. Greg Vital | Became law | Apr 30, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HB 2499 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70, relative to possession of wildlife. Kip Capley | Withdrawn | Apr 29, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 809 |
| SB 2354 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70, relative to possession of wildlife. Joey Hensley | Became law | Apr 29, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| SB 2069 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 44, Chapter 17; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 68, Chapter 140, relative to emergency services for specially trained animals. Bo Watson | Became law | Apr 28, 2026Effective date(s) 04/16/2026 |
| HB 1694 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2; Title 44, Chapter 17; Title 63, Chapter 12 and Title 68, Chapter 140, relative to emergency services for specially trained animals. Michele Reneau | Withdrawn | Apr 28, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 713 |
| HB 2030 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 4, relative to raccoons. Jeremy Faison | Became law | Apr 27, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| SB 1704 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 4, relative to raccoons. Adam Lowe | Withdrawn | Apr 27, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 774 |
| HJR 1396 | A RESOLUTION commending trapping as an effective wildlife management tool. Chris Todd | Passed one chamber | Apr 23, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & … |
| SB 2609 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to funding to the wildlife resources agency. Steve Southerland | Died | Apr 20, 2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calenda… |
| SB 2183 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to funding the wildlife resources agency. John Stevens | Died | Apr 20, 2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calenda… |
| SB 1475 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to cruelty to animals. Brent Taylor | Died | Apr 20, 2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calenda… |
| HB 2152 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to indemnification for destroyed animals. Elaine Davis | Died | Apr 15, 2026Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Su… |
| HB 2138 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to funding the wildlife resources agency. Pat Marsh | Died | Apr 15, 2026Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Su… |
| SB 2028 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107, relative to the authority of the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to proscribe the manner and means of taking wi… Adam Lowe | Became law | Apr 13, 2026Effective date(s) 04/07/2026 |
| SB 2026 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to indemnification for destroyed animals. Adam Lowe | Died | Apr 13, 2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. |
| HB 2017 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107, relative to the authority of the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to proscribe the manner and means of taking wi… Mark Cochran | Withdrawn | Apr 13, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 673 |
| HJR 1159 | A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Huntingdon High School Fillies girls' basketball team upon winning the 2026 TSSAA Division I, Class 2A state championship. Brock Martin | Became law | Apr 9, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HB 1444 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to cruelty to animals. John Gillespie | Died | Apr 7, 2026Sponsor(s) Added. |
| HB 1611 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2, relative to the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission. Justin Lafferty | Withdrawn | Apr 6, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 645 |
| SB 1554 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2, relative to the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission. Ed Jackson | Became law | Apr 6, 2026Effective date(s) 04/01/2026 |
| HR 168 | A RESOLUTION to recognize the importance of developing information concerning the regulation of fur-bearing animals. Renea Jones | Passed one chamber | Mar 31, 2026Signed by H. Speaker |
| SB 1794 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 44, relative to dangerous dogs. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 26, 2026Re-refer to S. Cal Comm |
| SJR 880 | A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Black Dog Fitness and owner Zach Guza, recipient of the Business Award at the 24th Annual John J. Duncan Sr. Awards for Senior Advocacy. Becky Massey | Became law | Mar 25, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| SJR 839 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Steven Emil Johnson to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission Rusty Crowe | Became law | Mar 25, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HJR 977 | A RESOLUTION to confirm the appointment of Steven Emil Johnson to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. Tim Hicks | Withdrawn | Mar 23, 2026H. subst. & concurred in SJR 839 |
| HB 1902 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 44, relative to dangerous dogs. Bryan Terry | Died | Mar 18, 2026Def. to Summer Study in Agriculture & Natural Resources Sub… |
| HB 1566 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 12, relative to the board of veterinary medical examiners. Justin Lafferty | Withdrawn | Mar 16, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 535 |
| SB 1507 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 12, relative to the board of veterinary medical examiners. Ed Jackson | Became law | Mar 16, 2026Effective date(s) 02/23/2026 |
| SB 891 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 11; Title 12; Title 43; Title 44; Title 55; Title 64; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to wildlife. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 11, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| SB 2553 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, Chapter 10, relative to livestock. Shane Reeves | Died | Mar 4, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and… |
| SJR 350 | A RESOLUTION to commemorate the month of May 2025 as Tennessee Shelter Animal Awareness Month. Ed Jackson | In committee | Mar 4, 2026Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., & N… |
| HB 2150 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, Chapter 10, relative to livestock. Renea Jones | Died | Feb 24, 2026Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee |
| HJR 875 | A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Michael Aaron Butler on thirty years of service to the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Greg Vital | Became law | Feb 18, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HJR 874 | A RESOLUTION to celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Greg Vital | Became law | Feb 18, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HJR 850 | A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Huntingdon High School football team, TSSAA Division I, Class 2A state champion. Brock Martin | Became law | Feb 12, 2026Signed by Governor. |
| HB 2118 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70, relative to funding to the wildlife resources agency. John Crawford | Died | Feb 11, 2026Sponsor(s) Added. |
| SB 558 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to shooting ranges. Shane Reeves | Withdrawn | Feb 11, 2026Sponsor(s) Added. |
| SB 2256 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to animals used in agriculture. Page Walley | Died | Feb 5, 2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag.… |
| HB 2240 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to animals used in agriculture. Chris Hurt | Died | Feb 5, 2026P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| SB 1570 | AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to indemnification for destroyed animals. Adam Lowe | Withdrawn | Jan 20, 2026Withdrawn. |
From Tennessee's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.