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 68, Chapter 102, Part 6; Title 69 and Title 70.

HB 500 amends Tennessee boating laws to prohibit activities that interfere with public water access facilities. It bans fishing, swimming, or other actions near boat launches, docks, boats, or marinas that disrupt normal use or cause damage. The bill specifically targets behaviors extending beyond standard boat launching/retrieval times or hindering dock functionality. It directly affects recreational boaters, anglers, and swimmers using public water access points. The law, effective July 1, 2025, adds these prohibitions to existing penalties under Tennessee Code § 69-9-219.