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TN SB2133

TN SB2133
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2, relative to cruelty to animals.


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
Passed
05/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, adds starvation resulting in death of a livestock animal to the types of conduct that constitute the Class E felony of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, when done in a depraved and sadistic manner without justifiable or lawful purpose. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to expand the definition of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, which is a Class E felony, by adding starvation that results in the death of a livestock animal when committed in a depraved and sadistic manner without any justifiable or lawful purpose. This change specifically targets severe neglect leading to an animal's death under particularly cruel circumstances.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/18/2026)

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