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HB 2252

Agriculture, Dept. of - As introduced, requires an applicant for a license to conduct the business of a livestock market to provide the applicant's email address on the application to the department. - Amends TCA Title 43; Title 44 and Title 53.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Grills

Tennessee bill requiring livestock market license applicants to provide email addresses to the Department of Agriculture for improved regulatory communication and record-keeping.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 874
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Bill Summary · HB 2252

Legislative bill overview

HB 2252 requires applicants seeking a livestock market license in Tennessee to provide an email address on their application to the Department of Agriculture. The bill amends sections of Tennessee Code Annotated covering agriculture, general provisions, and state government operations.

Why is this important

This modernizes livestock market licensing procedures by establishing digital contact infrastructure for regulatory communication. Email addresses enable more efficient departmental oversight, faster compliance notifications, and improved record-keeping for a regulated agricultural sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden vs. benefit: The requirement may seem minor, but could create barriers for applicants unfamiliar with digital platforms or without regular email access, potentially affecting small or older operators
  • Data privacy concerns: No explicit language addresses how email addresses will be stored, shared, or protected, raising questions about vendor data handling and potential misuse
  • Scope of amendments: The bill references three separate Tennessee Code titles without detailed explanation of what changes in Titles 44 and 53 entail, creating uncertainty about unintended regulatory expansions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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