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TN SB2288
TN SB2288AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to transportation.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands the authority for the department to set tolls to existing transportation facilities that are part of the state highway system or interstate and national defense highway system, located at the border of this state with another state, and where, on or after July 1, 2026, one or more new vehicle travel lanes are added to the facility or an HOV lane on the facility is converted to a high occupancy user fee lane. - Amends TCA Title 12; Title 54 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority of the department to set tolls, which are fees charged for using a particular road or bridge, on certain transportation facilities. Specifically, it allows for tolls to be implemented on existing state highway system or interstate and national defense highway system facilities that are located at the border of Tennessee with another state, provided that either new vehicle travel lanes are added to the facility or an HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane, which is a lane reserved for vehicles with multiple occupants, is converted into a high occupancy user fee lane on or after July 1, 2026. The bill also makes a technical amendment to clarify that "fee or charge" can include a toll.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2288&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2288.pdf |
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