Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2253: Traffic Safety - As enacted, establishes process regarding traffic violations committed by autonomous vehicles, including mailing the notice of violation or citation to the registered owner of the vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2253 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Traffic Safety - As enacted, establishes process regarding traffic violations committed by autonomous vehicles, including mailing the notice of violation or citation to the registered owner of the vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8. Primary sponsor: Mark Pody (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Pub. Ch. 726.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pody | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 726
- Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0650)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 2
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Subst. for comp. HB.
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