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TN SB1570
TN SB1570AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to indemnification for destroyed animals.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, bases indemnity payments for an animal that is destroyed to prevent the spread of disease on the value of the animal, subject to available funds; makes the state responsible for cost of disposition of a dead animal when ordered by the commissioner or the state veterinarian. - Amends TCA Title 44.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law regarding financial assistance for animals destroyed to prevent the spread of disease, establishing that indemnity payments will be based on the animal's value, though these payments are contingent on available funds. It also shifts the responsibility for the cost of disposing of a dead animal, when such disposal is ordered by the commissioner (head of the Department of Agriculture) or the state veterinarian, from the animal's owner to the state. The bill clarifies that it does not automatically allocate funds and any spending under this act requires a specific appropriation by the state's general appropriations act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1570&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1570.pdf |
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