Amends TCA Title 12 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB2479 mandates that all newly installed storm drains and culverts, constructed after July 1, 2026, must be fitted with a safety cover or grate if their openings are large enough for a child to potentially fall in or become trapped. This bill primarily affects construction standards for stormwater management systems in Tennessee. Key provisions include the requirement for safety features on specific drainage structures to enhance child safety.
Tennessee SB2479 mandates that all newly installed storm drains and culverts, constructed after July 1, 2026, must be fitted with a safety cover or grate if their openings are large enough for a child to potentially fall in or become trapped. This bill primarily affects construction standards for stormwater management systems in Tennessee. Key provisions include the requirement for safety features on specific drainage structures to enhance child safety.
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Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
March 24, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee