Senate Bill 2558, also known as House Bill 2517, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 44, to enhance the state's approach to animal health by introducing new definitions and updating existing provisions. The bill defines "monitored disease" as diseases endemic in the United States as listed by the USDA, and "notifiable disease" as those involving emergency incidents, emerging disease incidents, and regulated disease incidents also as listed by the USDA.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 44-2-102 by deleting the previous subdivision (4) and replacing it with new language that allows for the recommendation and ordering of tests or vaccinations for animals within the state or imported into the state. This change aims to improve the state's ability to protect animal health by ensuring that necessary measures are taken to detect and treat notifiable and monitored diseases. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

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