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TN HB2499
TN HB2499AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70, relative to possession of wildlife.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, decreases from 48 hours to 24 hours the time within which an injury requiring medical attention that is caused by captive wildlife must be reported to the Tennessee wildlife resources agency. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to reduce the reporting timeframe for injuries caused by captive wildlife that require medical attention. Previously, individuals had 48 hours to report such incidents to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, but this bill shortens that period to 24 hours, meaning the report must be made within one day of the injury. This change, which affects sections of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) related to wildlife possession, is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2499&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2499.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2354 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2354.pdf |
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