Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 39; Title 43; Title 44 and Title 53.
Tennessee HB1261 establishes an offense for farm owners or operators who knowingly confine breeding pigs or calves raised for veal in ways that restrict their movement or space, effective July 1, 2030. The bill affects agricultural practices related to the confinement of these animals and outlines specific space requirements for enclosures, as well as exceptions for certain circumstances. Violations are classified as Class B misdemeanors, with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000 per offense, and the bill does not override existing animal welfare laws or local regulations.
Tennessee HB1261 establishes an offense for farm owners or operators who knowingly confine breeding pigs or calves raised for veal in ways that restrict their movement or space, effective July 1, 2030. The bill affects agricultural practices related to the confinement of these animals and outlines specific space requirements for enclosures, as well as exceptions for certain circumstances. Violations are classified as Class B misdemeanors, with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000 per offense, and the bill does not override existing animal welfare laws or local regulations.
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Jones, Justin
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
April 1, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee