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AI Summary
This bill amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65 to exclude ADS-operated vehicles used for hire in interstate commerce from the exemption allowing operation without a human driver present.
Business Impact
If you operate ADS for transporting goods or passengers in Tennessee, you must ensure a human driver is present or face regulatory penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The proposed legislation in Tennessee seeks to amend existing laws under TCA Title 55 and Title 65 regarding autonomous vehicles. It specifically targets ADS-operated vehicles used for hire in transporting goods or passengers in interstate commerce.
Key Provisions
- Excludes ADS-operated vehicles used for hire in interstate commerce from the exemption allowing operation without a human driver physically present.
- Applies to vehicles transporting property or passengers for hire in interstate commerce.
- Amends existing laws under TCA Title 55 and Title 65.
Latest Legislative Action
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bowling | Primary |
| Forgety | Primary |
| Glynn | Primary |
| Harris | Primary |
| Kyle | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/17/2026 Passed ·
Mar 17, 2026
19 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee 3/10/2026 Passed ·
Mar 10, 2026
8 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
HA0701
Pending
2026-03-18
Compliance Checklist
Ensure a human driver is present in ADS-operated vehicles for hire.
Who: Businesses operating ADS for transportation.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions or operational restrictions.
Who: Businesses operating ADS for transportation.
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions or operational restrictions.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The bill specifies that ADS-operated vehicles used for transporting property or passengers for hire in interstate commerce are excluded from the exemption allowing ADS-operated vehicles to be operated without a human driver physically present.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB1168 on official legislature website →
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