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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
04/15/2026
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
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 expand the definition of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, which is a Class E felony, by adding starvation that results in the death of a livestock animal to the list of prohibited actions. Specifically, it clarifies that intentionally starving a livestock animal to death in a depraved and sadistic manner, without any justifiable or lawful reason, now constitutes aggravated cruelty. This change aims to address severe cases of animal neglect and suffering.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 974 (on 05/18/2026)
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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://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0974.pdf |
| 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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