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

SB 1058: Livestock - As introduced, requires the commissioner of agriculture and the state veterinarian to receive prior approval from the joint government operations committee of the house of representatives and the senate to order vaccinations and tests for animals in this state; removes the requirement that an owner of a dead animal be liable for the sanitary disposition of the animal; clarifies indemnity procedures for a destroyed animal. - Amends TCA Title 44 and Title 58.

In committee Last action March 26, 2025: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1058 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Livestock - As introduced, requires the commissioner of agriculture and the state veterinarian to receive prior approval from the joint government operations committee of the house of representatives and the senate to order vaccinations and tests for animals in this state; removes the requirement that an owner of a dead animal be liable for the sanitary disposition of the animal; clarifies indemnity procedures for a destroyed animal. - Amends TCA Title 44 and Title 58. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican).