Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 1475
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Taylor (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Apr 20, 2026): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 Senate | SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/16/2026 Passed | pass | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
Actions
- Apr 20, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026 - Apr 14, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 - Mar 16, 2026 · House
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee - Mar 13, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added. - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026 - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added. - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Nov 4, 2025 · House
Filed for introduction