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TN SB2408

TN SB2408
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.


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Introduced
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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