SB2596

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-185, relative to utility terrain vehicles.

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SB2596 exempts utility terrain vehicles used for agricultural purposes from speed limits on state highways and county roads.

SB2596 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-185, to exempt utility terrain vehicles used for agricultural purposes from the speed limit restriction of forty-five miles per hour (45 mph) on state highways and county roads. The bill maintains other restrictions on these vehicles, such as those related to size, weight, and operation. This act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Apr 6

Pub. Ch. 663

Apr 6

Effective date(s) 04/01/2026

Apr 1

Senate

Signed by Governor.