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TN HB1538

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Stinnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Knowingly operating an unmanned aircraft (drone) over any property that includes a correctional facility becomes a Class C felony

  • Correctional facility employees are authorized to disable drones operating over facility property in violation of the new prohibition

  • Correctional facilities and their employees are granted immunity from liability for any damage caused to drones they disable

  • Deletes an existing subdivision from Section 39-13-903(a)(5) related to unmanned aircraft regulations

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to unmanned aircraft.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/25/2026
Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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