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

SB 2558: Agriculture, Dept. of - As enacted, restricts the authority of the commissioner to order tests or vaccinations of animals within the state or that are imported into the state to those for purposes of detecting or treating a notifiable disease or monitored disease, rather than for purposes of protecting the health of animals in Tennessee generally; allows the commissioner to recommend tests or vaccinations of animals within the state or that are imported into the state for purposes of protecting the health of animals. - Amends TCA Title 44.

Enacted Last action May 4, 2026: Pub. Ch. 736

Plain-language summary

SB 2558 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agriculture, Dept. of - As enacted, restricts the authority of the commissioner to order tests or vaccinations of animals within the state or that are imported into the state to those for purposes of detecting or treating a notifiable disease or monitored disease, rather than for purposes of protecting the health of animals in Tennessee generally; allows the commissioner to recommend tests or vaccinations of animals within the state or that are imported into the state for purposes of protecting the health of animals. - Amends TCA Title 44. Primary sponsor: Reeves. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Pub. Ch. 736.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Reeves.