House Bill 1824, also known as Senate Bill 2003, amends Tennessee law to require that all safety rest areas providing public restrooms must include at least one family restroom. This new requirement is outlined in a newly added section to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54, Chapter 1, Part 1. The bill specifies that the family restroom must be constructed and maintained by the Department of Transportation using its existing resources.

Additionally, the bill mandates that by July 1, 2026, the Department of Transportation must submit a detailed construction schedule for the family restrooms to the relevant legislative committees. Furthermore, by July 1, 2028, the Department is required to either complete or commence construction of at least one family restroom at a safety rest stop. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.