SB2028

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107, relative to the authority of the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to proscribe the manner and means of taking wildlife.

Complete·4/13/26

Tennessee SB2028 amends state law to prohibit local governments from regulating hunting methods, including firearm use, within their jurisdictions.

Tennessee SB2028 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1314, to prevent cities, counties, towns, municipalities, or metropolitan governments from regulating the manner and means of taking wildlife, including firearm use during lawful hunting. The bill also modifies Section 70-4-107 to authorize hunters to use the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission's approved methods, which may include firearms, within designated areas during open hunting seasons. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

5 Nay

DDDDD

Calendar

Feb 25

11:00 PM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 18

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

Apr 13

Pub. Ch. 673

Apr 13

Effective date(s) 04/07/2026

Apr 7

Senate

Signed by Governor.