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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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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
- Pub. Ch. 673
- Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 5 (Amendment 3 - HA0712)
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0624)
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0681)
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