TennesseeCriminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Apr 20Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026Latest
- Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
- Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Mar 16Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 13Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Mar 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Feb 17Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Jan 14Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Jan 13Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- 2025
- Nov 4Filed for introductionIntroduced