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

HB 879: Business and Commerce - As introduced, prohibits an individual without a valid transportation network license from accepting or transporting a prearranged ride originating in this state; requires the department of commerce and insurance to issue transportation network licenses to eligible individuals; limits the issuance of transportation network licenses to residents of this state and residents of certain out-of-state counties adjacent to this state. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15, Part 3.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 879 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Business and Commerce - As introduced, prohibits an individual without a valid transportation network license from accepting or transporting a prearranged ride originating in this state; requires the department of commerce and insurance to issue transportation network licenses to eligible individuals; limits the issuance of transportation network licenses to residents of this state and residents of certain out-of-state counties adjacent to this state. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15, Part 3. Primary sponsor: Rush Bricken (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rush Bricken (Republican).