Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, repeals statutory requirements related to raccoon hunting, thereby permitting the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to regulate such activities through proclamations and rules. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4.

SB 1704 repeals existing Tennessee laws (TCA Sections 70-4-112 and 70-4-122) that set specific requirements for raccoon hunting. This change allows the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to regulate raccoon hunting through proclamations and rules instead of relying on fixed statutory language. The bill directly affects the Commission (which gains more flexible regulatory authority) and raccoon hunters (who will follow Commission rules rather than specific statutes). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, shifting how hunting regulations for raccoons are managed in Tennessee.