Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1902: 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.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Def. to Summer Study in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 1902 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Bryan Terry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Def. to Summer Study in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bryan Terry (Republican).