Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1704: Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, repeals statutory requirements related to raccoon hunting, thereby permitting the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to regulate such activities through proclamations and rules. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1704 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, repeals statutory requirements related to raccoon hunting, thereby permitting the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission to regulate such activities through proclamations and rules. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 774.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 774
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction