HB2215Enacted

Amends TCA Title 70.

Tennessee HB2215 authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies to enhance the enforcement of wildlife management laws. The bill also establishes a Class B misdemeanor for individuals who feed black bears in designated areas where such feeding is prohibited by posted notice. This legislation primarily affects individuals in areas where black bear feeding is restricted and local law enforcement agencies involved in wildlife law enforcement.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2215 authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies to enhance the enforcement of wildlife management laws. The bill also establishes a Class B misdemeanor for individuals who feed black bears in designated areas where such feeding is prohibited by posted notice. This legislation primarily affects individuals in areas where black bear feeding is restricted and local law enforcement agencies involved in wildlife law enforcement.

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Sponsor

Atchley, Fred

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

May 4, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 738

Subjects
Tennessee Fish & Wildlife CommissionGame and Fish Laws

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