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This bill restricts public airports that offer commercial services from entering into or renewing agreements with private third-party vendors that provide expedited security screening, specifically prohibiting these vendors from using standard security lanes or Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck lanes. The legislation allows existing agreements to remain in effect until their expiration and provides an exception for agreements where the private vendor has obtained dedicated TSA security lanes exclusively for their use. The bill clarifies that airlines certified under federal regulations are not considered private third-party vendors, and services offered by airlines for their own passengers without an additional charge are not subject to these restrictions. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to regulate how security screening services are provided at commercial airports in Tennessee, potentially addressing concerns about fairness and access to security lanes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0483&ga=114