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SB 1459

Bartlett - Subject to local approval, repeals the animal control program. - Amends Chapter 55 of the Private Acts of 1993; as amended.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Rose

SB 1459 allows Bartlett, Tennessee to repeal its municipal animal control program subject to local approval, potentially creating service gaps in rabies prevention and animal management.

Comp. became Pr. Ch. 27
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Bill Summary · SB 1459

Legislative bill overview

SB 1459 allows the Bartlett animal control program to be repealed, subject to local voter or municipal approval. The bill amends existing private legislation from 1993 that originally established the program, giving the municipality the option to discontinue it.

Why is this important

Animal control programs provide critical public health and safety services including rabies prevention, stray animal management, and dangerous animal enforcement. Eliminating such a program could shift responsibility to county-level services or leave gaps in animal management infrastructure, potentially affecting public safety and animal welfare.

Potential points of contention

  • Service gap: Unclear what entity would assume animal control responsibilities if Bartlett dissolves its program, or whether gaps in service would harm public health
  • Cost implications: No analysis provided on whether dissolution saves money or simply transfers costs to county government or surrounding jurisdictions
  • Local process: The requirement for "local approval" lacks specificity—unclear if this requires voter referendum, city council vote, or other mechanism

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

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