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TN SB2434

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Crowe

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Knowingly operating an unmanned aircraft (drone) over school grounds becomes a criminal offense under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-903

  • Drone flights over schools classified as a Class E felony, which carries potential prison time of 1-6 years in Tennessee

  • Other existing unmanned aircraft offenses under the same statute remain Class C misdemeanors

  • Effective date: 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 Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

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