HB2239In Committee

Amends TCA Title 39.

Tennessee HB2239 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to include insects in the offense of displaying, exhibiting, handling, or using venomous or dangerous snakes or reptiles in a manner that endangers the life or health of another person. This bill affects individuals and entities that handle or exhibit such animals and insects. The key provision expands the definition of dangerous creatures to encompass certain insects, thereby broadening the scope of the existing law regarding public safety.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2239 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to include insects in the offense of displaying, exhibiting, handling, or using venomous or dangerous snakes or reptiles in a manner that endangers the life or health of another person. This bill affects individuals and entities that handle or exhibit such animals and insects. The key provision expands the definition of dangerous creatures to encompass certain insects, thereby broadening the scope of the existing law regarding public safety.

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Sponsor

Hurt, Chris

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 4, 2026

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Subjects
Criminal Offenses

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