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HB 2091

Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As introduced, requires the executive director of the Tennessee wildlife resources agency to post a list of areas within the state that allow the use of off-highway motor vehicles, including the acreage of the area and the estimated length of the trails, on the commission's website. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 9.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Requires Tennessee wildlife agency to publish online list of legal off-highway vehicle areas with acreage and trail lengths for public access.

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Bill Summary · HB 2091

Legislative bill overview

HB 2091 mandates that Tennessee's wildlife resources agency maintain and publicly display a comprehensive online list of areas where off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) are permitted, including acreage and estimated trail lengths. This is a transparency and information-access requirement with no changes to current OHV regulations or permitted areas themselves.

Why is this important

Recreational off-highway vehicle use generates significant economic activity and engages thousands of Tennesseans in outdoor recreation, but users currently lack centralized, reliable information about legal riding locations. Standardized public access to this data reduces confusion, helps prevent illegal trespassing on restricted lands, and provides the agency with data that could inform future policy decisions about trail management and expansion.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: The requirement to maintain accurate, updated trail length estimates and acreage data requires ongoing staff resources and potential GIS mapping work, which some may argue diverts funding from conservation priorities.
  • Liability concerns: Agencies sometimes hesitate to publish detailed recreational area information due to potential liability exposure if users are injured or environmental damage occurs in posted locations.
  • Environmental perspective: Some conservation advocates may view expanded OHV area documentation as de facto endorsement of recreational use in sensitive habitats, potentially leading to pressure to expand accessible areas.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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