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

HB 294: Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, authorizes surveillance cameras to be installed on federal interstate highways and operated by a state entity to aid in the investigation and prevention of terrorism and state criminal offenses other than traffic violations; authorizes surveillance cameras to be installed on public roads and highways other than federal interstate highways and operated by local law enforcement agencies to aid in the investigation and prevention of terrorism and state criminal offenses other than traffic violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198.

In committee Last action February 3, 2025: P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 294 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, authorizes surveillance cameras to be installed on federal interstate highways and operated by a state entity to aid in the investigation and prevention of terrorism and state criminal offenses other than traffic violations; authorizes surveillance cameras to be installed on public roads and highways other than federal interstate highways and operated by local law enforcement agencies to aid in the investigation and prevention of terrorism and state criminal offenses other than traffic violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-198. Primary sponsor: John Clemmons (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Clemmons (Democratic).