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TennesseeSB 2471114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11; Title 29; Title 39; Title 40; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 59; Title 66; Title 68 and Title 70, relative to real property.

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Signed by Governor

Criminal Offenses

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Big fines and vehicle forfeiture for trespass

Beginning July 1, 2026, trespass that uses a motorized vehicle or bicycle is a Class A misdemeanor. The court must impose a $2,500 fine. The sentence also includes restitution for all property damage. On a second or later conviction for trespass using a vehicle or bicycle, law enforcement can seize and keep the vehicle used. Vehicles covered include ATVs, utility task vehicles, side-by-sides, electric bicycles, motorcycles, and motorscooters.

Broader trespass rules for drones and vehicles

Beginning July 1, 2026, Tennessee broadens what “enter” means for criminal trespass. Intrusion of the entire body counts as entering. Causing a drone to fly into airspace over someone’s land that is not FAA navigable airspace also counts. So does driving, parking, or operating a motorized vehicle or bicycle, such as ATVs, side-by-sides, e-bikes, motorcycles, and motorscooters. These updates give property owners clearer protection against trespass.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • Paul Rose

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 111 • No: 17

House vote • 4/16/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2026

Yes: 76 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/13/2026

Yes: 27 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

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

    5/18/2026

  2. Pub. Ch. 907

    5/18/2026

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/5/2026Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    4/23/2026Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/21/2026House

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/21/2026Senate

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/20/2026Senate

  8. Passed H., Ayes 76, Nays 11, PNV 5

    4/16/2026House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0597)

    4/16/2026House

  10. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/16/2026House

  11. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/13/2026Senate

  12. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    4/13/2026Senate

  13. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6

    4/13/2026Senate

  14. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0935)

    4/13/2026Senate

  15. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026

    4/10/2026Senate

  16. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1

    3/24/2026Senate

  17. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

    3/23/2026Senate

  18. Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/24/2026

    3/23/2026Senate

  19. Refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    3/23/2026Senate

  20. Recalled from Senate Commerce & Labor Committee

    3/23/2026Senate

  21. Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026

    3/10/2026Senate

  22. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

    3/5/2026Senate

  23. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026

    3/4/2026Senate

  24. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    3/2/2026Senate

  25. Approved by Delayed Bills Committee

    3/2/2026Senate

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