Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2479: Agriculture - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Farm Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2479 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agriculture - As introduced, enacts the "Freedom to Farm Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4; Title 40 and Title 43. Primary sponsor: Antonio Parkinson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Parkinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
- Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee - Government Operations for Review
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction