SB2026Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, relative to indemnification for destroyed animals.
Introduced by Adam Lowe, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, bases indemnity payments for an animal that is destroyed to prevent the spread of disease on the fair market value of the animal, subject to available funds. - Amends TCA Title 44.
Where it stands
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · April 9, 2026
30
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
30 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 |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0840)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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