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TN SB2133
TN SB2133AN 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
01/23/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Passed
05/13/2026
05/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026
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)
Ferrell Haile (R)*,
Richard Briggs (R),
Heidi Campbell (D),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Tom Hatcher (R),
Jessie Seal (R),
John Stevens (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2133&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0974.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2133 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2133.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2133.pdf |
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