SB 447 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

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.

SB 447 prohibits activities like fishing or swimming near public boat launches, docks, marinas, or boats that interfere with their normal use or cause damage. It specifically bans fishing that disrupts boat launching/retrieval or swimming/fishing that blocks dock access or harms property. The bill applies directly to recreational users at public water access points and takes effect July 1, 2025. It amends Tennessee law to add these restrictions as violations subject to penalties.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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Recalled from Senate Energy, Ag., & Natural Resources Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Adam Lowe
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