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TN SB 1475

died on adjournment

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.

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

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Taylorprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-11-04

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-13

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-14

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-17

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  5. 2026-03-11

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026

  6. 2026-03-13

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  7. 2026-03-16

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  8. 2026-04-14

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

  9. 2026-04-14

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

  10. 2026-04-20

    Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Versions

Documents

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

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