TN SB 2133
enactedAnimal Cruelty and Abuse - As enacted, adds starvation resulting in death of a livestock animal to the types of conduct that constitute the Class E felony of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, when done in a depraved and sadistic manner without justifiable or lawful purpose. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2133 pass?
Yes. TN SB 2133 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-18. Latest recorded action (2026-05-18): Pub. Ch. 974
What is TN SB 2133 about?
TN SB 2133 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As enacted, adds starvation resulting in death of a livestock animal to the types of conduct that constitute the Class E felony of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, when done in a depraved and sadistic manner without justifiable or lawful purpose. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2133?
Haile is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2133.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-05-18 — Pub. Ch. 974
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Haileprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-23
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-17
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
2026-03-16
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-16
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
2026-03-17
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-03-27
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
2026-03-30
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-30
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-30
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
passage
2026-04-02
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-04-20
Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
passage
2026-04-20
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-04-23
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-04-23
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-05-01
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-05-05
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-05-13
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-05-18
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
2026-05-18
Pub. Ch. 974
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/17/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-17 · pass · 7-1
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-30 · pass · 32-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2263
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