HB0940

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to personal watercraft.

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Tennessee HB0940 amends the age requirement for operating personal watercraft and mandates proof of financial responsibility.

Tennessee HB0940 raises the minimum age for operating personal watercraft from twelve to sixteen. It also requires operators to provide proof of financial responsibility. These changes aim to enhance safety and accountability on Tennessee waters.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

9:00 AM

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Hearing

History

Mar 16

Pub. Ch. 584

Mar 16

Effective date(s) 01/01/2027

Mar 6

Signed by Governor.