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TN HB2147
TN HB2147AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, relative to unmanned aircraft over schools.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the Class C misdemeanor offense of knowingly using an unmanned aircraft over the grounds of a school. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill makes it a Class C misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense, to knowingly operate an unmanned aircraft, commonly known as a drone, over school grounds. The bill amends existing Tennessee law, specifically Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 39 which deals with criminal offenses, by adding this new prohibition and adjusting the numbering of related sections. The intention is to create a clear legal boundary to prevent potential disruptions or safety concerns related to drone usage near schools.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Renea Jones (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Rush Bricken (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Dan Howell (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2147&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2147 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0978.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0978 (16581) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3013.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2434 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0756.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0756 (13671) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2040.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2147 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2147.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2147.pdf |
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