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TN HB2263
TN HB2263AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2, relative to cruelty to animals.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 specifically include starvation resulting in the death of a livestock animal as a Class E felony under the offense of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, provided the act is committed in a depraved and sadistic manner without any justifiable or lawful purpose. This change expands the existing definition of aggravated cruelty to livestock animals, which already covers other severe forms of mistreatment that lead to serious bodily injury or death.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2263&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2263.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2133 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2133.pdf |
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