HB1851

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, relative to official state reptiles.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee HB1851 designates the eastern box turtle and the bog turtle as the official state reptiles.

Tennessee HB1851 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-321, to establish the eastern box turtle and the bog turtle as the official state reptiles. The bill highlights the bog turtle's endangered status, noting its declining population and habitat loss. The eastern box turtle and the bog turtle are now recognized as symbols of Tennessee's biodiversity and the need for conservation efforts.

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Where it stands

Current
State & Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE NAMING & DESIGNATING COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee

10 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 8

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026