Naming and Designating - As introduced, designates the bog turtle as an official state reptile. - Amends TCA Section 4-1-321.
HB 1851 designates the bog turtle (*Glyptemys muhlenbergii*) as Tennessee's second official state reptile, replacing the previous single designation. The bill amends Tennessee Code Section 4-1-321 to list both the eastern box turtle and the bog turtle as official state reptiles. This change affects state symbolism and public recognition, with no new regulations or funding. The bill focuses on raising awareness about the bog turtle, which is listed as federally threatened and faces severe habitat loss in Tennessee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Apr 8, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
16
Committee
17
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to First January Calendar
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/31/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/18/2026
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Naming & Designating Committee for 2/9/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Naming & Designating Committee - State & Local Government Committee
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Jones
DDemocratic
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