SB2354Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70, relative to possession of wildlife.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes a person to possess a raccoon without the payment of the $150 personal possession permit fee if the raccoon is obtained from a legal source and has been vaccinated; the raccoon is non-native and was not captured from the wild; and a possession permit for the raccoon has been issued by TWRA. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 6, 2026
22
Yes
72
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
94 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | No |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | No |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | No |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | No |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | No |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | No |
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 3/4/2026
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0703)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 29, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0776)
Passed H., Ayes 78, Nays 14, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 809
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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