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

SB 2486: 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

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2486 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Janice BowlingPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate16

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
  2. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
  3. Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
  4. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
  5. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
  6. Filed for introduction
  7. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source