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TN SB1631
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Hatcher
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AI Summary
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Knowingly operating an unmanned aircraft (drone) over any property that includes a correctional facility becomes a Class C felony
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Correctional facility employees are authorized to disable drones operating over facility property in violation of the new prohibition
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Correctional facilities and their employees are granted immunity from liability for any damage caused when disabling violating drones
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Deletes an existing subdivision from Tennessee's unmanned aircraft statutes (Section 39-13-903(a)(5)) and updates related cross-references
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Effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to unmanned aircraft.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
3/16/2026