Boats, Boating - As introduced, prohibits certain activities, such as fishing, near public boat launches, docks, boats, and marinas so as to interfere with the use of such facilities. - Amends TCA Title 67; Title 68, Chapter 102, Part 6; Title 69 and Title 70.

HB 1149 prohibits activities like fishing or swimming near public boat launches, docks, or marinas that hinder access for other users during normal boating operations or cause property damage. It directly affects recreational boaters, anglers, and swimmers using public water access facilities by banning interference with their intended use. The bill amends Tennessee’s boating laws (Titles 67, 68, 69, and 70) to enforce these restrictions, with penalties outlined in existing statutes, effective July 1, 2025.