Freedom to Farm Act
Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43.
Tennessee SB2486, titled the "Freedom to Farm Act," seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40; and Title 43. The bill primarily affects agricultural producers by establishing protections for farming practices and limiting the authority of local governments to impose restrictions on farming activities. Key provisions include the affirmation of farmers' rights to engage in agricultural production without undue interference from local regulations.
Tennessee SB2486, titled the "Freedom to Farm Act," seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40; and Title 43. The bill primarily affects agricultural producers by establishing protections for farming practices and limiting the authority of local governments to impose restrictions on farming activities. Key provisions include the affirmation of farmers' rights to engage in agricultural production without undue interference from local regulations.
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Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
March 11, 2026
Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee