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TennesseeSB 2173114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, Chapter 9, relative to off-highway vehicles.

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

North Cumberland riders need paid permits

Beginning July 1, 2026, the driver or a passenger on each off-road vehicle in North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area must hold a valid riding, sportsman supplemental, or guide permit. Standard permits cover one day, three days, seven days, or one year. Tennessee residents pay $20, $30, $100, or $150 for those periods; nonresidents pay $50, $125, $200, or $300. An annual or lifetime sportsman license alone does not allow riding, but valid license holders can buy a $40 supplemental annual permit. Standard and supplemental riding permits do not allow paid guiding. A guide permit costs $700 and includes riding privileges. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission can adjust fees through rules consistent with Tennessee Code §§ 70-1-206 and 70-9-105. No fee increase under this authority can take effect before July 1, 2030, and no increase is automatic.

Paid North Cumberland guides need permits

Beginning July 1, 2026, people accepting pay to help off-road vehicle users in North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area need a valid guide permit. The permit costs $700 and also includes riding privileges. Roadside assistance alone does not require a guide permit. This exception includes towing, battery starting or replacement, tire changes, lockout services, fuel delivery, and winching.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 7

House vote • 4/22/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026

Yes: 78 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/15/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2026

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

    5/27/2026

  2. Pub. Ch. 1120

    5/27/2026

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/22/2026Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    5/11/2026Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    5/7/2026House

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/30/2026Senate

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/30/2026Senate

  8. Passed H., Ayes 78, Nays 7, PNV 7

    4/22/2026House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1227)

    4/22/2026House

  10. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/22/2026House

  11. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/20/2026Senate

  12. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

    4/20/2026House

  13. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    4/15/2026Senate

  14. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/15/2026Senate

  15. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0

    4/15/2026Senate

  16. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0709)

    4/15/2026Senate

  17. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026

    4/13/2026Senate

  18. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

    4/1/2026Senate

  19. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2026

    3/31/2026Senate

  20. Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2026

    3/30/2026Senate

  21. Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/1/2026

    3/30/2026Senate

  22. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

    3/11/2026Senate

  23. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026

    3/5/2026Senate

  24. Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026

    3/4/2026Senate

  25. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

    2/25/2026Senate

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