HB2499Enacted

Amends TCA Title 39; Title 44 and Title 70.

Tennessee HB2499 amends existing law to reduce the reporting time for injuries caused by captive wildlife that require medical attention from 48 hours to 24 hours. This change affects individuals and entities involved with captive wildlife, including owners and handlers. The key provision of the bill is the shortened timeframe for reporting such injuries to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2499 amends existing law to reduce the reporting time for injuries caused by captive wildlife that require medical attention from 48 hours to 24 hours. This change affects individuals and entities involved with captive wildlife, including owners and handlers. The key provision of the bill is the shortened timeframe for reporting such injuries to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

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Sponsor

Capley, Kip

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 3, 2026

Last Action

April 29, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 809

Subjects
Tennessee Fish & Wildlife CommissionPetsAnimal Control

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