HB2030Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 4, relative to raccoons.
Introduced by Jeremy Faison, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, repeals statutory requirements related to raccoon hunting, thereby permitting the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to regulate such activities through proclamations and rules. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
April 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · April 6, 2026
32
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 2/17/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/19/2026
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 2/23/2026
Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 774
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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