TennesseeSB 1951114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school transportation.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

After-school buses run longer, with extra checks

Buses used only for after-school trips can run until the later of 20 years or 300,000 miles. If it hits that limit mid-year, the owner can use it through year-end, then must stop or replace it. The bus must meet all safety and operation rules during that time. The owner must notify the Tennessee Department of Safety by certified mail when it reaches 20 years or 300,000 miles. Buses over 15 years old used under this rule must be inspected by the Commissioner or designee at least twice a year. The law takes effect when it becomes law.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Adam Lowe
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 0

House vote • 3/16/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/16/2026

Yes: 92 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/2/2026

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/2/2026

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Pub. Ch. 656
4/6/2026
Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
4/6/2026
Returned by Governor without signature.
4/1/2026Senate
Transmitted to Governor for action.
3/20/2026Senate
Signed by H. Speaker
3/19/2026House
Signed by Senate Speaker
3/18/2026Senate
Enrolled and ready for signatures
3/17/2026Senate
Subst. for comp. HB.
3/16/2026House
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0647)
3/16/2026House
Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 1
3/16/2026House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
3/5/2026House
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0541)
3/2/2026Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
3/2/2026Senate
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
3/2/2026Senate
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026
2/27/2026Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2/25/2026Senate
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 2/25/2026
2/18/2026Senate
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
2/18/2026Senate
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
2/11/2026Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
2/2/2026Senate
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1/22/2026Senate
Filed for introduction
1/21/2026Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled / Public Chapter
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Fiscal Note
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HA0647
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Introduced
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SA0541
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