Senate Bill 2434, also known as House Bill 2147, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the use of unmanned aircraft over school grounds. The bill introduces a new subdivision (5) under Section 39-13-903(a), which makes it an offense to knowingly use an unmanned aircraft over the grounds of a school. Additionally, the bill renumbers existing subdivisions and modifies the classification of offenses related to unmanned aircraft. Specifically, it deletes the previous classification of subdivisions (a)(6) and substitutes it with (a)(7), which now categorizes the offense of using an unmanned aircraft over school grounds as a Class E felony, while other related offenses remain classified as Class C misdemeanors.

The bill also includes a provision that establishes the effective date of the new law as July 1, 2026, ensuring that the changes will be implemented in the future. This legislative action aims to enhance the safety and security of school environments by regulating the use of unmanned aircraft in proximity to educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-13-903(a)(6), 39-13-903, 39-13-903(a)