SB2253Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to autonomous vehicles.
Introduced by Mark Pody, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, establishes process regarding traffic violations committed by autonomous vehicles, including mailing the notice of violation or citation to the registered owner of the vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
May 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · March 23, 2026
27
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
29 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | No |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0650)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 2
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0704)
Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 2
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 726
Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
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