HB2499

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70, relative to possession of wildlife.

Complete·4/29/26

Reduces the time limit for possessing wildlife from 48 hours to 24 hours.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Title 44, and Title 70, to change the time limit for possessing wildlife from 48 hours to 24 hours. The change aims to align the law with current practices and expectations. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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1 Nay

D

1 Not Voting

D

History

Apr 29

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 809

Apr 6

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 6

House

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