Boats, Boating - As introduced, prohibits certain activities, such as fishing, near public boat launches, docks, boats, and marinas so as to interfere with the use of such facilities. - Amends TCA Title 67; Title 68, Chapter 102, Part 6; Title 69 and Title 70.

SB 964 prohibits activities like fishing or swimming near public boat launches, docks, boats, or marinas that interfere with their intended use or cause damage. It directly affects recreational boaters, anglers, and swimmers who may block access to public facilities or harm dock structures. Key provisions ban fishing during typical boat launch/retrieval times or engaging in activities that obstruct facility use, with penalties outlined in existing law. The bill amends Tennessee Code sections related to boating regulations and takes effect July 1, 2025.