HB 2147·TN·house
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates the Class C misdemeanor offense of knowingly using an unmanned aircraft over the grounds of a school. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 49.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Renea Jones (R)
Latest Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 868
May 4, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly operate an unmanned aircraft, such as a drone, over the grounds of a school. It amends the state criminal code to add this specific offense and clarifies the penalty levels for related violations. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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