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Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1497Second Reading

This ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws concerning regulations on right turns on red lights, requirements for reporting roadway safety data, and other related clarifications. The bill aims to update traffic rules and improve safety oversight. It has undergone committee review and is currently at the second reading stage in the Metropolitan Council.

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to right turns on red, reporting requirements regarding roadway safety, and other related clarifications.

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89 sponsors
Introduced 7/28/2026Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeBill
→ Next scheduled: 10/6/2026

What it does

  • 1Amend regulations governing right turns on red lights
  • 2Establish or modify reporting requirements related to roadway safety
  • 3Include other clarifications to Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws

This ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws concerning regulations on right turns on red lights, requirements for reporting roadway safety data, and other related clarifications. The bill aims to update traffic rules and improve safety oversight. It has undergone committee review and is currently at the second reading stage in the Metropolitan Council.

Affects
Metropolitan CouncilTransportation and Infrastructure CommitteeTraffic and Parking CommissionMotorists in Nashville

Version history

This bill has been substituted. Each version below reflects a substitute draft filed during Metro Council consideration. The latest version is what's being voted on.

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Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Bill substituted
    Impact 85

    BL2026-1497 substituted to version 2

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Proposed Late Amendment - BL2026-1497 - Druffel

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Proposed Substitute - BL2026-1497- Sepulveda

Legislative history

9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Sepulveda moved that the bill be deferred as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Traffic and Parking Commission. Council Member Sepulveda moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Sepulveda offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Eslick and Benton voting No.
9/15/2026
Traffic and Parking Commission
Referred without comment
9/14/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Per Charter Section 11.905, the bill cannot be passed on second reading until a recommendation from the Traffic and Parking Commission is received or 30 days have passed since the referral.
7/28/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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