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

HB 1758: School Transportation - As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55.

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Comp. SB subst.

Plain-language summary

HB 1758 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Transportation - As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Comp. SB subst.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican).