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TN SB2873

TN SB2873
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
02/01/2024
In Committee
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 condition that the Department of Transportation must first authorize the installation of surveillance cameras on interstates and state highways before law enforcement agencies can operate such cameras. Instead, it authorizes law enforcement agencies to operate surveillance cameras on these highways under certain circumstances, as long as they are not used to enforce or monitor traffic violations. The bill also specifies that the use of these cameras must be consistent with the continued use, operations, maintenance, and safety of the highway facility and must not interfere with the free and safe flow of traffic. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (on 02/05/2024)

Taxonomy

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

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