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

SB 1570: Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, bases indemnity payments for an animal that is destroyed to prevent the spread of disease on the value of the animal, subject to available funds; makes the state responsible for cost of disposition of a dead animal when ordered by the commissioner or the state veterinarian. - Amends TCA Title 44.

In committee Last action January 20, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

SB 1570 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, bases indemnity payments for an animal that is destroyed to prevent the spread of disease on the value of the animal, subject to available funds; makes the state responsible for cost of disposition of a dead animal when ordered by the commissioner or the state veterinarian. - Amends TCA Title 44. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).