House Bill 1086 amends various provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to animal health and indemnity procedures. Specifically, it modifies Section 44-2-102 by replacing subdivision (4) to allow for the recommendation and ordering of tests or vaccinations for animals, contingent upon prior approval from the joint government operations committee of the house and senate. Additionally, subdivision (6) of the same section is deleted, streamlining the regulations surrounding animal health.

Furthermore, the bill revises Section 44-2-105 by removing the existing language and substituting it with a new provision that empowers the commissioner to establish rules for the payment of indemnities for animals destroyed under the authority of the chapter. The indemnity will be determined based on the value of the animal and the availability of funds. This legislation aims to enhance the management of animal health and the compensation process for affected owners.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44-2-102, 44-2-105