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TN SB 2486

died on adjournment

Agriculture - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Farm Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

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Quick answers

Did TN SB 2486 pass?

No. TN SB 2486 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 (2026-03-11): Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

What is TN SB 2486 about?

TN SB 2486 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Agriculture - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Farm Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 2486?

Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2486.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-11 — Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Bowlingprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-11

    Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

  2. 2026-03-05

    Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

  3. 2026-03-04

    Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026

  4. 2026-02-25

    Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

    referral-committee

  6. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  7. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee 3/11/2026 Failed (1)

    2026-03-11 · fail · 3-4

    Member-level votes (2)
    • Pody: not voting
    • Walley: not voting

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2486&ga=114

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