Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1742: Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, redefines "hybrid electric vehicle" to clarify that it is a motor vehicle that is propelled by a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine or other power source and components thereof. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1742 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, redefines "hybrid electric vehicle" to clarify that it is a motor vehicle that is propelled by a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine or other power source and components thereof. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 628.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gardenhire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“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. 628
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction