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TN HB2017
TN HB2017AN 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
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
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 whether firearms can be discharged while hunting legally. Instead, the authority to set these rules, known as the "manner and means of taking wildlife," rests solely with the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, which is a state agency responsible for managing wildlife. This means that any regulations regarding hunting methods, including the use of firearms, will be established through official rules and proclamations issued by this commission, ensuring a consistent statewide approach to wildlife management and hunting practices.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action def. in Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee to 3/3/2026 (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2017&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2028 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2028.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2017.pdf |
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