Tennessee · 114
HB 1444
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1444 proposes increasing the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony. The bill also adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. These changes amend TCA Title 37 and Title 39.
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Sponsors
- John Gillespie Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 1, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |