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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37 and Title 39, relative to cruelty to animals.

As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/HB1444/2025
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John Gillespie State Representative
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