Tennessee HB 1444: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for aggravated cruelty to animals from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; adds aggravated cruelty to animals as an offense for which a juvenile may be classified as a serious youthful offender. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 39.

Status: Sponsor(s) Added. (as of 2026-04-07)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: HB 1444

Subjects: Criminal Offenses

Sponsors: Gillespie

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