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TN HB2588
TN HB2588AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1, relative to hunter education.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Passed
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to offer students in any of the grades five through 12 a hunter education course that is approved by the wildlife resources agency as part of physical education, health, or safety instruction. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill allows local education agencies (LEAs), which are public school districts, and public charter schools in Tennessee to offer students in grades five through twelve a hunter education course. This course can be integrated into their physical education, health, or safety instruction. Importantly, any hunter education course offered under this provision must be officially approved by the wildlife resources agency, ensuring it meets established standards for hunter safety and education. This initiative aims to provide students with valuable safety training and knowledge related to hunting.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Chris Todd (R)*,
Jody Barrett (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Jesse Chism (D),
Monty Fritts (R),
Johnny Garrett (R),
Caleb Hemmer (D),
Dan Howell (R),
Chris Hurt (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Michael Lankford (R),
Greg Martin (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 03/26/2026 (on 03/30/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2588&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0630.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2369 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2369.pdf | 02/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2588.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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