SB 2133Animal Cruelty and Abuse - As enacted, adds starvation resulting in death of a livestock animal to the types of conduct that constitute the Class E felony of aggravated cruelty to a livestock animal, when done in a depraved and sadistic manner without justifiable or lawful purpose. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 2.

Sponsors

• HAHaile (Republican) · primaryprimary

Effective dates

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Versions

1. Current VersionJan 23, 2026

Legislative history

1. May 18, 2026
   Pub. Ch. 974
2. May 18, 2026
   Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
3. May 13, 2026
   Signed by Governor.
4. May 5, 2026
   Transmitted to Governor for action.
5. May 1, 2026
   Signed by H. Speaker
6. Apr 23, 2026
   Signed by Senate Speaker
7. Apr 23, 2026
   Enrolled and ready for signatures
8. Apr 20, 2026
   Subst. for comp. HB.
9. Apr 20, 2026
   Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
10. Apr 2, 2026
    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
11. Mar 30, 2026
    Sponsor(s) Added.
12. Mar 30, 2026
    Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
13. Mar 30, 2026
    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
14. Mar 27, 2026
    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
15. Mar 17, 2026
    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
16. Mar 16, 2026
    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
17. Mar 16, 2026
    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
18. Mar 11, 2026
    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
19. Feb 17, 2026
    Sponsor(s) Added.
20. Feb 5, 2026
    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

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