TennesseeIn committee114th General Assembly
SB 1794 Animal Control - As introduced, requires the owner of a dangerous dog to register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept for a period of three years, restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash or in a secure enclosure, and obtain liability insurance coverage; establishes a public dangerous dog registry. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 44.
Latest: Jan 22, 2026 · Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
Mar 17, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed
8 yes · 1 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | – |
| Republican | 6 | 1 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Full official history (9 actions)
- Jan 20, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 22, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Mar 16, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Mar 16, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
- Mar 17, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
- Mar 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Mar 26, 2026SenateRe-refer to S. Cal Comm
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