Senate Bill 483 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 42, by introducing a new section that restricts public airports providing commercial services from entering into or renewing agreements with private third-party vendors for expedited security screening that utilize standard or TSA PreCheck security lanes. This restriction will take effect upon the expiration of existing agreements made before July 1, 2025. However, the bill specifies that it does not apply to agreements where the private vendor has dedicated TSA security lanes for their exclusive use at the airport.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that airlines certified under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 are not considered private third-party vendors, and thus, the restrictions do not apply to services offered by airlines for their passengers without additional charges from a private vendor. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the public welfare.