SB 1808 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Boats, Boating - As introduced, urges the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of revenue, to study the potential impact on transportation infrastructure needs of requiring personal trailers used for the transportation of boats to be registered in this state; requires the department of transportation to report to the chairs of the transportation and safety committee of the senate and the committee in the house of representatives having jurisdiction over transportation on or before January 1, 2027, if such study is conducted. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 55 and Title 69.

SB 1808 urges Tennessee's Department of Transportation (in consultation with the Department of Revenue) to study whether requiring registration of personal boat trailers would affect transportation infrastructure. If conducted, the study must be completed and reported to specific legislative committees by January 1, 2027. The bill does not create new registration requirements but requests an analysis of potential impacts on infrastructure needs. It directly affects state agencies conducting the study, not boat owners or the public. This is a procedural study bill with no immediate policy changes.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

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Governor

Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Apr 23, 2026

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Committee

Apr 23, 2026

Committee

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/21/2026

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

lower

Apr 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

upper

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors