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TennesseeSB 0147114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 12 and Title 54, relative to roadside facilities for motorists.

Sponsored By: Adam Lowe (Republican)

Became Law

Highway Signs

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier to find family restrooms at rest areas

Beginning July 1, 2025, highway rest areas and welcome centers that already have a family restroom must be marked on nearby highway signs. A family restroom is a separate, fully enclosed, lockable restroom for people with disabilities, seniors, children, or anyone who needs help. The transportation department must also post online which locations have these restrooms. Signs and symbols must follow national traffic-control standards. The department may work with the Safety and Tourist Development departments on sign design and placement.

State transportation rules for restroom signs

The transportation department can make rules now to carry out the signs and website listings. It must use the state’s formal rulemaking process and may consult the Safety and Tourist Development departments. Most requirements start July 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Adam Lowe

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Heidi Campbell

    Democrat • Senate

  • Tom Hatcher

    Republican • Senate

  • Shane Reeves

    Republican • Senate

  • Dawn White

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

House vote • 4/21/2025

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2025

Yes: 93 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/24/2025

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/24/2025

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Pub. Ch. 412

    5/15/2025

  2. Effective date(s) 05/09/2025, 07/01/2025

    5/15/2025

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/9/2025Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    5/1/2025Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/30/2025House

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/29/2025Senate

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/23/2025Senate

  8. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/21/2025House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0006)

    4/21/2025House

  10. Passed H., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0

    4/21/2025House

  11. Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

    3/27/2025House

  12. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0151)

    3/24/2025Senate

  13. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0

    3/24/2025Senate

  14. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    3/24/2025Senate

  15. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/24/2025Senate

  16. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/24/2025

    3/21/2025Senate

  17. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

    3/19/2025Senate

  18. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/19/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025

    3/12/2025Senate

  20. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation & Safety Committee

    1/16/2025Senate

  21. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    1/15/2025Senate

  22. Filed for introduction

    1/14/2025Senate

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