Senate Bill 2558 aims to amend Tennessee's animal health regulations by introducing new definitions and updating existing provisions. The bill adds definitions for "monitored disease," which refers to diseases endemic in the U.S. as identified by the USDA, and "notifiable disease," which encompasses emergency, emerging, and regulated disease incidents also listed by the USDA.

Additionally, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 44-2-102, by deleting the previous subdivision (4) and replacing it with new language that empowers authorities to recommend and order tests or vaccinations for animals within the state or those imported into the state. This change is intended to enhance the state's ability to protect animal health and manage disease outbreaks effectively. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44-2-101, 44-2-102