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HB 646

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 Michele Carringer

Tennessee now allows hunters to wear daylight fluorescent pink instead of orange during gun hunts for big game, replacing the traditional visibility standard.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 220
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Bill Summary · HB 646

Legislative bill overview

HB 646 amends Tennessee's hunting safety regulations to allow hunters to wear daylight fluorescent pink as an alternative to the traditionally required daylight fluorescent orange during gun hunts for big game. The bill also removes the statutory definition of daylight fluorescent orange from state law, effectively replacing the orange requirement with a dual-option system.

Why is this important

Hunting safety visibility requirements exist to prevent accidental shootings by making hunters easily identifiable to one another in the field. This change reflects evolving color science research suggesting pink may be equally or more visible to human eyes than orange, while also accommodating hunter preferences and potentially addressing cultural or accessibility considerations around color choices.

Potential points of contention

  • Color visibility equivalency: Debate exists over whether daylight fluorescent pink provides the same level of visibility and recognition as the long-established orange standard, which hunters have relied on for decades
  • Transition and enforcement challenges: Removing the statutory definition of orange could create confusion during implementation and complicate enforcement if hunters wear non-compliant shades of orange or pink
  • Wildlife safety impact: Some may question whether pink visibility to deer or other game animals differs from orange, potentially affecting hunting outcomes or animal welfare considerations

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

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