SB2486Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43, relative to the "Freedom to Farm Act."
Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Farm Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee · March 11, 2026
3
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | No |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | No |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | No |
| Janince Bowling | 16 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Not Voting |
| Charlane Oliver | 19 | Yes |
| Heidi Campbell | 20 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Not Voting |
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
Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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