SB2253

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to autonomous vehicles.

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Tennessee SB2253 amends laws to address traffic violations by autonomous vehicles.

Tennessee SB2253 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish procedures for handling traffic violations committed by autonomous vehicles. If a traffic offense is committed by an autonomous vehicle, a notice of violation or citation must be sent by first-class mail to the registered owner within twenty business days. The registered owner may choose to pay the fine instead of appearing in court. If the fine is not paid within the specified time, additional fees or court costs may be assessed.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

May 4

Pub. Ch. 726

May 4

Effective date(s) 04/13/2026

Apr 13

Senate

Signed by Governor.