TN SB 1475
died on adjournmentCriminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1475 pass?
No. TN SB 1475 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-20): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
What is TN SB 1475 about?
TN SB 1475 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1475?
Taylor is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1475.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-04-20 — Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Taylorprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-11-04
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-13
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-14
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
2026-03-13
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-16
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
2026-04-14
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
2026-04-14
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
2026-04-20
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/16/2026 Passed
2026-03-16 · pass · 8-1
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1444
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