HB1168

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, relative to autonomous vehicles.

Introduced·2/6/25
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1168 amends autonomous vehicle regulations to require a human driver in the seat for vehicles used for hire or compensation.

Tennessee HB1168 modifies existing laws regarding autonomous driving systems (ADS) to allow ADS-operated vehicles to drive without a human driver present, except for those used to transport property or passengers for hire. For such vehicles, a human driver must be present, monitoring the vehicle, able to intervene, and holding a valid driver's license. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

12:00 PM

House Transportation Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Mar 17

House

Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

Mar 11

House

Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/17/2026