SB2434

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, relative to unmanned aircraft over schools.

Complete·5/4/26

SB2434 amends Tennessee law to establish penalties for using unmanned aircraft over school grounds.

SB2434 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 49, to establish penalties for using unmanned aircraft over school grounds. The bill adds a new subdivision to Section 39-13-903, making it a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly use an unmanned aircraft over school grounds. The bill also revises the penalties for offenses related to unmanned aircraft, with a Class E felony for a specific offense. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 4

Pub. Ch. 868

May 4

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.