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TN HB1224

TN HB1224
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to road safety.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires TACIR to study overall road safety and submit its recommendations to the chair of the committee in the house of representatives with jurisdiction over transportation matters, the chair of the transportation and safety committee of the senate, and the legislative librarian on or before January 15, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 54 and Title 55.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), a state research agency, to conduct a comprehensive study on road safety by January 15, 2026. The study will examine safety issues for various road users, including teen and older drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and mass transit passengers. TACIR must identify unique safety challenges for each group of road users, develop recommendations to promote safe behaviors, and explore new designs and technologies that could improve road safety. All state departments and agencies are required to assist TACIR in this study, which will be conducted using existing resources. The final report will include findings, recommendations, and potentially proposed legislation, which will be submitted to the chairs of the transportation committees in the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the legislative librarian. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of protecting public welfare.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee (on 02/12/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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