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TN HB1786
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Littleton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits recreational vessel operators from mooring for more than 14 consecutive days at any single location along a reservoir's water edge or within one mile of it
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Bans temporary moorage within primary or secondary navigation channels of the Tennessee River system and prohibits mooring lines that block boating access to any part of a reservoir
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Violations constitute a Class C misdemeanor
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Exempts vessels that have obtained federal permits for permanent or extended mooring
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Effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to the moorage of vessels.
Boats, Boating
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026