Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1758: School Transportation - As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1758 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: School Transportation - As introduced, allows, as an alternative to undergoing an annual physical and mental examination, a school bus driver to annually verify to the local board of education that they possess a valid certificate issued by a medical examiner certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States department of transportation signifying that the school bus driver is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: William Slater (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Comp. SB subst.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Slater | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“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. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Reset on cal. for 3/19/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
- Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/10/2026
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Education Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Education Administration Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
- Assigned to s/c Education Administration Subcommittee
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