SB0014

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to wildlife resources.

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Tennessee SB0014 amends various sections of wildlife laws to increase fines for violations.

Tennessee SB0014 amends several sections of Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, concerning wildlife resources. It increases the maximum fine for various wildlife law violations from $50 to $500. The bill also mandates that arresting officers take individuals arrested for wildlife law violations before a court of general sessions for trial. Additionally, it allows courts to revoke the licenses of those convicted of certain wildlife law violations. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 407

May 15, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.