HB1856Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee HB1856 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 to extend the service period for conventional or Class D school buses used exclusively for transporting students to after-school programs from 18 years or 200,000 miles to the later of 20 years or 300,000 miles. The bill also mandates that these buses be inspected at least twice annually by the commissioner of safety or their designee. This legislation primarily affects school transportation operations and safety regulations for school buses.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1856 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 49 to extend the service period for conventional or Class D school buses used exclusively for transporting students to after-school programs from 18 years or 200,000 miles to the later of 20 years or 300,000 miles. The bill also mandates that these buses be inspected at least twice annually by the commissioner of safety or their designee. This legislation primarily affects school transportation operations and safety regulations for school buses.

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Sponsor

Rudd, Tim

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

April 6, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 656

Subjects
School TransportationSafety, Dept. ofSafetyEducationCommon Carriers

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