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TN HB0940
TN HB0940AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to personal watercraft.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Passed
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases from 12 to 16, the minimum age for operating a personal watercraft without direct adult supervision; requires persons operating personal watercraft to maintain financial responsibility in the same amounts applicable to motor vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 9.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning personal watercraft in Tennessee, raises the minimum age for operating a personal watercraft without direct adult supervision from 12 to 16 years old, meaning younger individuals will need an adult present. Additionally, it requires anyone operating a personal watercraft to demonstrate financial responsibility, meaning they must have insurance or a similar financial guarantee, in the same minimum amounts required for operating a motor vehicle, ensuring that operators can cover damages in case of an accident.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Transmitted to Governor for his action. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0940&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0518 (7831) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1512.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB0940 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0518.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0518 (7831) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1368.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0940 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0217.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0217 (6790) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1184.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0940 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0940.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0940.pdf |
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