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

SB 1794: 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 26, 2026: Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Plain-language summary

SB 1794 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 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: Reeves. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Re-refer to S. Cal Comm.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Reeves.