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TN SB0014
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to wildlife resources.
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Introduced
12/10/2024
12/10/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Passed
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the penalty from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for removing a wild animal, wild fowl, or fish while trespassing on land; increases various fines under $500 to not more than $500. - Amends TCA Title 70.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee wildlife laws by increasing the penalties for certain wildlife-related offenses. Specifically, the bill changes the classification of offenses related to removing wild animals, wild fowl, or fish while trespassing from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor. Under the new provisions, violations will be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense. Additionally, the bill allows courts to revoke the offender's license upon conviction, requiring the surrendered license to be transmitted to the arresting officer and made part of the prosecution record. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date. These modifications aim to strengthen enforcement of wildlife protection laws and deter unauthorized removal of wildlife from private or restricted lands by increasing the potential legal consequences for such actions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (on 05/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0014&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0407.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0372 (6818) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1201.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0014 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0372.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0024 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0024.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0014.pdf |
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