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TN HB2750

TN HB2750
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38 and Title 55, relative to the use of surveillance cameras on interstate highways and state rights-of-ways.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, removes the condition that the department of transportation first authorize the installation of surveillance cameras on interstates and state highways before such cameras may be operated by law enforcement agencies; authorizes the operation of surveillance cameras by law enforcement agencies on such highways under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 38 and Title 55.

AI Summary

This bill removes the requirement for the Department of Transportation to authorize the installation of surveillance cameras on interstate highways and state rights-of-way before law enforcement agencies can operate such cameras. It authorizes law enforcement agencies to operate surveillance cameras on these highways under certain circumstances, such as for aiding in criminal investigations or searches for missing or endangered persons, as long as the cameras are not used to enforce or monitor traffic violations. The bill also specifies that these cameras cannot interfere with the free and safe flow of traffic and are subject to approval from the Federal Highway Administration as required by federal law.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee (on 02/07/2024)

Taxonomy

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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