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SB 206

Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, authorizes persons to wear daylight fluorescent pink as a substitute for daylight fluorescent orange when hunting big game during gun hunts; deletes statutory definition of daylight fluorescent orange. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 70.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Tennessee permits hunters to wear daylight fluorescent pink instead of orange during big game gun hunts, providing an alternative safety visibility option effective July 2025.

Pub. Ch. 220
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Bill Summary · SB 206

Legislative bill overview

SB 206 amends Tennessee hunting regulations to permit hunters to wear daylight fluorescent pink as an alternative to the traditionally required daylight fluorescent orange during big game gun hunts. The bill removes the statutory definition of daylight fluorescent orange, effectively creating two acceptable safety color options for hunters.

Why is this important

Hunter visibility is a critical safety measure that prevents accidental shootings. This change affects thousands of Tennessee hunters and establishes a precedent for updating safety standards based on evolving preferences or evidence. The law becomes effective July 1, 2025, giving hunters time to prepare.

Potential points of contention

  • Safety efficacy debate: Daylight fluorescent pink and orange have different visibility properties in various lighting conditions; some wildlife safety experts question whether pink provides equivalent protection in all hunting environments
  • Enforcement complexity: Game wardens must now monitor two color standards instead of one, potentially complicating compliance verification in the field
  • Consistency with neighboring states: Tennessee's change may create confusion for hunters traveling across state lines where different safety color requirements apply

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

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