SB0728

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to utility terrain vehicles.

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Tennessee SB0728 amends regulations for utility terrain vehicles, including speed limits, safety requirements, and exemptions.

Tennessee SB0728 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, to revise regulations for utility terrain vehicles. The bill sets a maximum speed limit of 35 mph for utility terrain vehicles on county roads and allows crossing on state highways under certain conditions. It mandates specific safety equipment and requires operators to be at least 16 years old and wear helmets. Exemptions apply to vehicles operated on private trails, for agricultural purposes, or by public entities for wildlife management or law enforcement.

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 5, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 255

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/24/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.