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TN SB2028
TN SB2028AN 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 wildlife.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, clarifies that local governmental entities shall not regulate the manner and means of taking wildlife, including the discharge of a firearm while lawfully hunting, and that such taking is regulated pursuant to rules promulgated and proclamations issued by the fish and wildlife commission. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that local governments, such as cities and counties, cannot create their own rules about how wildlife can be hunted, including where and when firearms can be discharged while lawfully hunting. Instead, the authority to set these regulations, known as the "manner and means of taking wildlife," rests solely with the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, which issues official rules and proclamations to govern hunting practices across the state. This change aims to ensure consistent hunting regulations statewide, preventing a patchwork of local ordinances that could conflict with the Commission's established guidelines.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026 (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2028&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0527 (14087) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2104.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2028 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0527.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2028 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2028.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2028.pdf |
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