Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1739: Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the agreement. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1091

Plain-language summary

HB 1739 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the agreement. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1091.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic).