SB0130

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 70, relative to the use of unmanned aircraft for deer recovery when hunting.

Complete·5/27/25

Tennessee SB0130 allows the use of unmanned aircraft for locating and recovering wounded deer during lawful hunting.

Tennessee SB0130 amends Tennessee Code to permit the use of unmanned aircraft, including drones, for locating and recovering deer that have been wounded during lawful hunting activities. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission is authorized to create rules and issue proclamations regarding this practice, which takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

11:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 19, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 478

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025