Tennessee Legislative Overview – 2022 Session
(Adjourned on April 28, 2022)
24 pet industry-related issues were proposed during the 2021-22 legislative session, 5 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 547/SB 511 | Commercial Dog Breeder Registration/Inspection: Amends Title 62 (Professions, Businesses and Trades) of TN Code Annotated by adding a new Chapter 12 to provide for commercial dog breeder registration and facility inspections. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 1967/SB 1778 | Breed-Specific Dog Ordinance Prohibition: Amends Title 44 (Animals & Animal Husbandry), Chapter 8 (Fences & Confinement), Part 4 (Running at large) of Tennessee Code Annotated by adding a new section to prohibit breed-specific county or municipal ordinances. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| ORD NO. 5777 | Memphis Retail Pet Sale Ban Ordinance: Proposed ordinance No. 5777 amends Chapter 5 (Animals and Fowl) of Memphis, TN Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article V to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats at city pet stores. | FAILED TO PASS CITY COUNCIL |
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