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TN SB2558

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Reeves

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "monitored disease" as diseases endemic in the United States as listed by the USDA

  • Adds definition of "notifiable disease" to include emergency incidents, emerging disease incidents, and regulated disease incidents as listed by the USDA

  • Authorizes state officials to recommend tests or vaccinations for animals within Tennessee or imported into the state to protect animal health

  • Grants authority to order mandatory tests or vaccinations for animals to detect or treat notifiable or monitored diseases

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to animal health.

Agriculture, Dept. of

Last Action

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/25/2026
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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