Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107.
Tennessee HB2017 clarifies that local governmental entities are prohibited from regulating the methods of taking wildlife, including the discharge of firearms during lawful hunting activities. The bill affects local governments and hunters by ensuring that regulations on wildlife taking are solely governed by the rules and proclamations of the fish and wildlife commission. Key provisions include the explicit restriction on local regulations regarding hunting practices.
Tennessee HB2017 clarifies that local governmental entities are prohibited from regulating the methods of taking wildlife, including the discharge of firearms during lawful hunting activities. The bill affects local governments and hunters by ensuring that regulations on wildlife taking are solely governed by the rules and proclamations of the fish and wildlife commission. Key provisions include the explicit restriction on local regulations regarding hunting practices.
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Cochran, Mark
114th General Assembly
January 22, 2026
April 13, 2026
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 673