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TN SB2003
TN SB2003AN 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
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
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 requires that any public safety rest area in Tennessee that already has restrooms must also provide at least one family restroom, which is a larger, private restroom designed for individuals with children or those needing assistance. The bill specifies that the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be responsible for the construction and upkeep of these family restrooms using its existing funds. Furthermore, TDOT must submit a construction schedule to legislative committees by July 1, 2026, detailing when these family restrooms will be completed, and by July 1, 2028, TDOT must have either finished building or started construction on at least one family restroom at a safety rest stop.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2003&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1824 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1824.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2003.pdf |
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