Senate Bill 1742 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4, specifically regarding the definition of "hybrid electric vehicle." The bill deletes the existing definition in Section 55-4-116(e)(2) and replaces it with a new definition that clarifies that a hybrid electric vehicle is one that is propelled by a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine or other power source. Additionally, the new definition explicitly states that it does not include low speed or medium speed vehicles.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of updating the legal framework to accurately reflect the characteristics of hybrid electric vehicles. This change aims to provide clarity in the classification of vehicles for regulatory and legal purposes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-4-116(e), 55-4-116