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

HB 975: Traffic Safety - As enacted, authorizes counties to delegate authority to the chief administrative officer of the county highway department to set lower speed limits on county roads if the department employs an engineer who is capable of completing required engineering and traffic investigations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

In committee Last action April 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 123

Plain-language summary

HB 975 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Traffic Safety - As enacted, authorizes counties to delegate authority to the chief administrative officer of the county highway department to set lower speed limits on county roads if the department employs an engineer who is capable of completing required engineering and traffic investigations. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8. Primary sponsor: Burkhart. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 123.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Burkhart.