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TN HB2030
TN HB2030AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 4, relative to raccoons.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, repeals statutory requirements related to raccoon hunting, thereby permitting the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to regulate such activities through proclamations and rules. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4.
AI Summary
This bill repeals existing statutory requirements in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 4, that specifically govern raccoon hunting, thereby removing these direct legislative mandates. By deleting these sections, the bill grants the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, the state agency responsible for managing wildlife, the authority to regulate raccoon hunting activities through its own proclamations and rules, allowing for more flexible and responsive management of raccoon populations and hunting seasons.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 04/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Species and Forest Protection
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2030&ga=114 | 01/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0774.pdf | 04/27/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1704 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1704.pdf | 02/08/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2030.pdf | 01/22/2026 |
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