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

SB 2028: Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, clarifies that local governmental entities shall not regulate the manner and means of taking wildlife, including the discharge of a firearm while lawfully hunting, and that such taking is regulated pursuant to rules promulgated and proclamations issued by the fish and wildlife commission. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107.

Enacted Last action April 13, 2026: Pub. Ch. 673

Plain-language summary

SB 2028 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, clarifies that local governmental entities shall not regulate the manner and means of taking wildlife, including the discharge of a firearm while lawfully hunting, and that such taking is regulated pursuant to rules promulgated and proclamations issued by the fish and wildlife commission. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314; Section 70-1-206 and Section 70-4-107. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Pub. Ch. 673.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).