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TN SB2026
TN SB2026AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to indemnification for destroyed animals.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
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 fair market value of the animal, subject to available funds. - Amends TCA Title 44.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law regarding payments, known as indemnities, made to owners when their animals are destroyed to prevent the spread of disease. Currently, the law allows for these payments to be based on the animal's fair market value, but this bill clarifies that indemnity payments will be based on the fair market value of the animal, but are also subject to the availability of funds. This means that if there isn't enough money, owners might receive only partial reimbursement, and payments could be denied if the owner has violated other laws related to animals. The bill also explicitly states that it does not automatically provide any money, and any funds for these payments must be specifically approved in the state's budget.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2026&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2026 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2026.pdf |
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