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TN HB1824
TN HB1824AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 54 and Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to family restrooms in safety rest areas.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires each safety rest area that provides restrooms for the public to provide access to at least one family restroom. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 54 and Title 68, Chapter 120.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any public safety rest area in Tennessee that already has restrooms must also provide at least one family restroom, which is defined as a single-user restroom designed for individuals with children or those needing assistance. The bill intends for the Department of Transportation to fund the construction and upkeep of these family restrooms using its existing budget. Furthermore, the Department of Transportation is required to submit a construction schedule for these family restrooms to legislative committees by July 1, 2026, and must have either completed or started construction of at least one family restroom at a safety rest stop by July 1, 2028.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1824&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1824 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1824.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1824.pdf |
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