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.

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Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 22, 2026
Last action: Mar 18, 2026 — Def. to Summer Study in Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Session: 114
Momentum: 29 · Low

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24.4% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 211 days quiet

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