Livestock - As introduced, broadens the definition of alternative livestock under the Tennessee Livestock Dealer Act to include non-traditional livestock without hooves. - Amends TCA Title 44, Chapter 10.

SB 2553 amends Tennessee's Livestock Dealer Act to broaden the definition of "alternative livestock" by removing the requirement that such animals must have hooves. This change directly affects owners and dealers of non-traditional livestock (like rabbits, reptiles, or rodents) that previously fell outside the regulatory scope. The key provision deletes the phrase "hoofed and" from the statute, ensuring all non-traditional livestock now require the same licensing and oversight as traditional hoofed animals. The bill creates a clearer regulatory framework for these businesses under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 44, Chapter 10.