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HB 730

Livestock - As introduced, requires the commissioner of agriculture and the state veterinarian to receive prior approval from the joint government operations committee of the house of representatives and the senate to order vaccinations and tests for animals in this state; removes the requirement that an owner of a dead animal be liable for the sanitary disposition of the animal; clarifies indemnity procedures for a destroyed animal. - Amends TCA Title 44 and Title 58.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bud Hulsey

Overview: HB 730, introduced on November 12, 2024, is a bill that amends Tennessee's laws related to livestock. The bill aims to require prior approval from the joint government op

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Bill Summary · HB 730

Overview: HB 730, introduced on November 12, 2024, is a bill that amends Tennessee's laws related to livestock. The bill aims to require prior approval from the joint government operations committee before the commissioner of agriculture and the state veterinarian can order vaccinations and tests for animals in the state. It also removes the requirement that an owner of a dead animal be liable for the sanitary disposition of the animal and clarifies indemnity procedures for a destroyed animal.

Purpose and Intent: The primary intent of HB 730 is to provide additional oversight and approval requirements for the commissioner of agriculture and the state veterinarian when ordering animal vaccinations and tests. The bill also seeks to clarify and potentially modify the liability and indemnity procedures related to the disposal of dead animals.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the commissioner of agriculture and the state veterinarian to receive prior approval from the joint government operations committee before ordering vaccinations and tests for animals in the state
- Removes the requirement that an owner of a dead animal be liable for the sanitary disposition of the animal
- Clarifies indemnity procedures for a destroyed animal

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, livestock owners, and the joint government operations committee. Livestock owners may benefit from the changes to liability and indemnity procedures, while the additional approval requirements could affect the department's ability to respond quickly to animal health concerns.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HB 730 has been introduced and is currently in the first consideration stage in the legislative process. The next step would be for the bill to be referred to a committee for further review and potential amendments before moving to a full floor vote.

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

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