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TN SB 1794

died on adjournment

Animal Control - As introduced, requires the owner of a dangerous dog to register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept for a period of three years, restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash or in a secure enclosure, and obtain liability insurance coverage; establishes a public dangerous dog registry. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 44.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1794 pass?

No. TN SB 1794 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 (2026-03-26): Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

What is TN SB 1794 about?

TN SB 1794 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Animal Control - As introduced, requires the owner of a dangerous dog to register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept for a period of three years, restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash or in a secure enclosure, and obtain liability insurance coverage; establishes a public dangerous dog registry. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 44.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1794?

Reeves is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1794.

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-03-26 — Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Reevesprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-20

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-21

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-22

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-11

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

  5. 2026-03-16

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  6. 2026-03-16

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026

  7. 2026-03-17

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

  8. 2026-03-24

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026

  9. 2026-03-26

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed

    2026-03-17 · pass · 8-1

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1794&ga=114

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