Senate Bill 1725, also known as House Bill 1786, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, by introducing new regulations regarding the moorage of recreational vessels. The bill prohibits operators from mooring their vessels for more than fourteen consecutive days at any single location along the water's edge of a reservoir or within one mile of it. Additionally, it restricts temporary moorage within primary or secondary navigation channels of the Tennessee River system and prohibits the placement of mooring lines that obstruct boating access to any part of a reservoir. Violations of these provisions are classified as Class C misdemeanors.

The bill also clarifies that a recreational vessel is exempt from the fourteen-day mooring limit if it has been issued a permit for permanent or extended mooring in accordance with federal law. Definitions for key terms such as "moor," "recreational vessel," "reservoir," and "Tennessee River system" are provided to ensure clarity in enforcement. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.