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TN SB2408
TN SB2408AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, adds insects to the offense of displaying, exhibiting, handling, or using a venomous or dangerous snake or reptile in a manner that endangers the life or health of another person. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, which deals with criminal offenses, by expanding the existing law that prohibits displaying, exhibiting, handling, or using a venomous or dangerous snake or reptile in a way that endangers another person to also include insects. This means that intentionally endangering someone with a venomous or dangerous insect will now be treated the same as endangering them with a venomous or dangerous snake or reptile under this law, and this change will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2408&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2408 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2408.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2408.pdf |
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