Nashville Metro CouncilRS2025-1681Passed
This resolution urges the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444, which aims to increase criminal penalties for convictions related to aggravated animal cruelty. The resolution expresses the Metropolitan Council's support for stronger legal consequences to address severe cases of animal abuse.
A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444 to increase criminal penalties for aggravated animal cruelty convictions.
→ Passed 12/8/2025
What it does
- 1Urges the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444
- 2Supports increasing criminal penalties for aggravated animal cruelty convictions
- 3Represents the Metropolitan Council's formal position on the matter
This resolution urges the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444, which aims to increase criminal penalties for convictions related to aggravated animal cruelty. The resolution expresses the Metropolitan Council's support for stronger legal consequences to address severe cases of animal abuse.
Affects
Tennessee General AssemblyMetropolitan CouncilIndividuals convicted of aggravated animal cruelty
Legislative history
12/8/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.12/4/2025
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Referred without comment11/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
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