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This bill amends Tennessee law to increase penalties and grant new authority regarding the use of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, over correctional facilities. Specifically, it elevates the offense of knowingly flying a drone over any part of a property that includes a correctional facility from a less serious misdemeanor to a Class C felony, which is a more significant criminal offense. Furthermore, the bill authorizes employees of correctional facilities to disable any drone operating illegally over their property, and importantly, it shields both the correctional facility and its employees from liability for any damage that occurs to the drone as a result of being disabled. These changes aim to enhance security and control around prisons and other correctional institutions by addressing potential threats posed by unauthorized drone activity.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1631&ga=114