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

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1 Nay

D

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing