AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to cruelty to animals.
Introduced on 11/4/25
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From the Legislature
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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Roll Call Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
8 Yea
RRRRRRDR1 Nay
DCalendar
Apr 20
1:00 PM
Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing