Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1739: Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the agreement. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1739 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As enacted, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the agreement. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9. Primary sponsor: Johnny Shaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1091.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Shaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1091
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
- Rec for adopt by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
- Placed behind the budget
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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