Criminal Offenses - As introduced, adds insects to the offense of displaying, exhibiting, handling, or using a venomous or dangerous snake or reptile in a manner that endangers the life or health of another person. - Amends TCA Title 39.

SB 2408 amends Tennessee law to expand the definition of criminal offenses involving dangerous animals. It replaces "venomous or dangerous snake or reptile" with "venomous or dangerous snake, insect, or reptile" in Section 39-17-101, making it illegal to display, exhibit, handle, or use venomous insects in ways that endanger public safety. This change directly affects individuals who handle venomous insects (like certain wasps or bees) in public or commercial settings where others might be at risk. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, extending existing criminal penalties for dangerous animal handling to include specific venomous insects.