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IntroducedFeb 02, 2026
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Passed SenateMar 09, 2026
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Passed HouseMar 16, 2026
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Became LawApr 01, 2026
Tennessee Senate Bill
Traffic Safety - As enacted, exempts utility terrain vehicles being operated for agricultural purposes from the restriction that such vehicles are authorized to operate only on certain state highways and county roads with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-185. SB2596 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 663 by the Secretary of State.
Last Action See all actions
executive • Apr 06, 2026: Effective date(s) 04/01/2026
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Summary
Comments on SB 2596
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
Votes
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 32
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 21
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 0
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 94
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Apr 06, 2026 | executive
- Pub. Ch. 663
- Effective date(s) 04/01/2026
- Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Governor.
- Mar 20, 2026 | Senate
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Mar 19, 2026 | House
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Mar 16, 2026 | House
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Mar 12, 2026 | House
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
- Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
- Sponsor change.
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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