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TN SB2558
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shane Reeves
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "monitored disease" as diseases endemic in the United States as listed by the USDA
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Adds definition of "notifiable disease" to include emergency incidents, emerging disease incidents, and regulated disease incidents as listed by the USDA
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Authorizes state officials to recommend tests or vaccinations for animals within Tennessee or imported into the state to protect animal health
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Grants authority to order mandatory tests or vaccinations for animals to detect or treat notifiable or monitored diseases
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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