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TennesseeSB 1951114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Adam Lowe (Republican)

Became Law

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.

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

  1. Pub. Ch. 656

    4/6/2026

  2. Effective date(s) 04/13/2026

    4/6/2026

  3. Returned by Governor without signature.

    4/1/2026Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    3/20/2026Senate

  5. Signed by H. Speaker

    3/19/2026House

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    3/18/2026Senate

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    3/17/2026Senate

  8. Subst. for comp. HB.

    3/16/2026House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0647)

    3/16/2026House

  10. Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 1

    3/16/2026House

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

    3/5/2026House

  12. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0541)

    3/2/2026Senate

  13. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0

    3/2/2026Senate

  14. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    3/2/2026Senate

  15. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026

    2/27/2026Senate

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

    2/25/2026Senate

  17. Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 2/25/2026

    2/18/2026Senate

  18. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/25/2026

    2/18/2026Senate

  19. Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 2/18/2026

    2/11/2026Senate

  20. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee

    2/2/2026Senate

  21. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    1/22/2026Senate

  22. Filed for introduction

    1/21/2026Senate

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