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TN HB2030

TN HB2030
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 4, relative to raccoons.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
Passed
04/21/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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