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TN SB2133
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ferrell Haile
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-14-217(b) to redefine aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal as conduct done "in a depraved and sadistic manner" intentionally
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Specifies that intentionally starving a livestock animal to death without justifiable or lawful purpose constitutes aggravated cruelty
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Includes conduct described in existing subdivisions (c)(1)-(12) when it results in serious bodily injury or death to the animal without justifiable or lawful purpose
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Maintains existing exceptions under subsections (d) and (e) of the current statute
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2, relative to cruelty to animals.
Animal Cruelty and Abuse
Last Action
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/16/2026