TN SB 2596
enactedTraffic Safety - As enacted, exempts utility terrain vehicles being operated for agricultural purposes from the restriction that such vehicles are authorized to operate only on certain state highways and county roads with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-185.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2596 pass?
Yes. TN SB 2596 has been enacted into law as of 2026-04-06. Latest recorded action (2026-04-06): Pub. Ch. 663
What is TN SB 2596 about?
TN SB 2596 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Traffic Safety - As enacted, exempts utility terrain vehicles being operated for agricultural purposes from the restriction that such vehicles are authorized to operate only on certain state highways and county roads with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-185.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2596?
Southerland is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2596.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-04-06 — Pub. Ch. 663
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Southerlandprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Sponsor change.
sponsorship
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-25
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
2026-03-04
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-03-06
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
2026-03-09
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-09
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-09
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
passage
2026-03-12
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-16
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
passage
2026-03-16
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-03-17
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-03-18
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-03-19
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-03-20
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-01
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-04-06
Effective date(s) 04/01/2026
2026-04-06
Pub. Ch. 663
Versions
Documents
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Votes
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/4/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-04 · pass · 8-0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/9/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-09 · pass · 32-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2267
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