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TN HB2147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Renea Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly operating an unmanned aircraft (drone) over the grounds of a school in Tennessee

  • Creates a new criminal offense classified as a Class C misdemeanor for drone use over schools

  • Elevates certain existing unmanned aircraft offenses under subdivision (a)(7) to a Class E felony

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, relative to unmanned aircraft over schools.

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
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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