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TN HB1856

TN HB1856
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school transportation.

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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, extends from 18 years with no more than 200,000 miles to the later of 20 years or 300,000 miles, the period for which a conventional or Class D school bus that is used exclusively to transport students from school to an after-school program may be in service; requires such buses to be inspected at least twice annually by the commissioner of safety or the commissioner's designee. - Amends TCA Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill extends the service life for conventional or Class D school buses used exclusively for transporting students from school to after-school programs, allowing them to remain in service until the later of 20 years from their initial use or 300,000 miles, an increase from the previous limit of 18 years or 200,000 miles. If a bus reaches this extended limit during the school year, it can continue to be used until the end of that school year, after which it must be replaced or retired, provided it meets all safety requirements. Additionally, any such bus operating beyond 15 years from its in-service date must undergo at least two inspections annually by the commissioner of safety or their representative to ensure continued safe operation.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 656 (on 04/06/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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