SB2294

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, relative to boating.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2294 increases the distance a boat must maintain from a swimmer from fifty feet to seventy-five feet.

Tennessee SB2294 amends the state's boating laws by increasing the required distance a boat must maintain from a swimmer from fifty feet to seventy-five feet. This change aims to enhance safety for swimmers by providing a larger buffer zone. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as the public welfare requires it.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Mar 5

Senate

Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

Mar 4

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026