Boats, Boating - As introduced, urges the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of revenue, to study the potential impact on transportation infrastructure needs of requiring personal trailers used for the transportation of boats to be registered in this state; requires the department of transportation to report to the chairs of the transportation and safety committee of the senate and the committee in the house of representatives having jurisdiction over transportation on or before January 1, 2027, if such study is conducted. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 55 and Title 69.

HB 1754 is a study bill that does not change current law but requests the Tennessee Department of Transportation (DOT), with input from the Department of Revenue, to examine whether requiring personal boat trailers to be registered in Tennessee would affect transportation infrastructure. If the study occurs, DOT must report findings and recommendations to relevant legislative committees by January 1, 2027. The bill directly affects potential future policy decisions about boat trailer registration but does not impose new requirements on boat owners. It is procedural in nature, focusing on gathering data before any legislative action. The bill has been referred to the Transportation Committee for further review.