Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 596: Traffic Safety - As introduced, requires a motor vehicle exceeding 75 feet in length and hauling a load of poles, logs, or timber to haul the load on a trailer having an extendable and retractable rear impact protection or to be followed by an escort vehicle that is signed. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 596 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Traffic Safety - As introduced, requires a motor vehicle exceeding 75 feet in length and hauling a load of poles, logs, or timber to haul the load on a trailer having an extendable and retractable rear impact protection or to be followed by an escort vehicle that is signed. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Deferred to Summer Study.
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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
- Deferred to Summer Study
- Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/19/2025
- Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
- Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction