HB 1938 Tennessee House · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As introduced, changes, from 24 hours to 48 hours following receipt of an allegation of a criminal offense committed against livestock, the time frame within which the commissioner of agriculture, the commissioner's agent, a graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine specializing in livestock practice, or a graduate of an accredited college of agriculture with a specialty in livestock must make a probable cause examination of the livestock, otherwise a licensed veterinarian is permitted to make the examination. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 44 and Title 66.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Last action Jan 30, 2024
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Jan 30, 2024
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Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Jan 25, 2024
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P2C, ref. to Criminal Justice Committee
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Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Darren Jernigan
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