Tennessee HB0076 amends criminal offenses related to animal abandonment, specifying that abandoning an animal without making care arrangements is.
Tennessee HB0076 amends the state's criminal code to redefine the offense of abandoning an animal in one's custody. It specifies that abandoning an animal, even if left near a shelter or clinic, is illegal if the person did not make reasonable care arrangements. This change aims to ensure accountability for animal abandonment and takes effect July 1, 2025.
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