SB1625

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to personal delivery devices.

Complete·3/16/26

SB1625 amends Tennessee law to allow personal delivery devices on sidewalks, crosswalks, and other areas, and permits local regulation for public.

SB1625 modifies Tennessee Code to permit the operation of personal delivery devices on sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, shoulders, and adjacent areas. It allows local governments to regulate these devices if necessary for public safety. The bill also specifies that personal delivery devices have pedestrian rights in pedestrian areas and bicyclist rights elsewhere, except where inapplicable or burdensome. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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11 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 4

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

Mar 16

Pub. Ch. 581

Mar 16

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Mar 6

Senate

Signed by Governor.