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TN HB1851
TN HB1851AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, relative to official state reptiles.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, which lists the official state reptiles, by adding the bog turtle, scientifically known as *Glyptemys muhlenbergii*, as an official state reptile alongside the existing eastern box turtle, *Terrapene carolina carolina*.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Justin Jones (D)*,
Jody Barrett (R),
Shaundelle Brooks (D),
Monty Fritts (R),
Yusuf Hakeem (D),
Gloria Johnson (D),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Jason Powell (D),
Gabby Salinas (D),
Mike Sparks (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Greg Vital (R),
Last Action
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1851&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1851 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1851.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1851.pdf |
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