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

HB 615: Traffic Safety - As introduced, requires a motor vehicle exceeding 75 feet in length and hauling a load of poles, logs, or timber to haul the load on a trailer having an extendable and retractable rear impact protection or to be followed by an escort vehicle that is signed. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Def. to Summer Study in Transportation Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 615 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Traffic Safety - As introduced, requires a motor vehicle exceeding 75 feet in length and hauling a load of poles, logs, or timber to haul the load on a trailer having an extendable and retractable rear impact protection or to be followed by an escort vehicle that is signed. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65. Primary sponsor: Ron Travis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Def. to Summer Study in Transportation Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ron Travis (Republican).