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TN HB1739
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Shaw
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the West Tennessee Megasite Authority and local law enforcement agencies to enter written agreements allowing sworn peace officers to enforce traffic laws on designated private roadways within the megasite
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Requires roadway owners to install MUTCD-compliant traffic control devices and speed limit signs, plus conspicuous notices at entrances that traffic laws are enforced
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Designates private megasite roadways covered by agreements as "highways" for enforcement purposes, enabling officers to patrol, issue citations, and impose fines as on public streets
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Preserves private ownership status—agreements do not dedicate roadways to public use, create public access rights, or transfer maintenance responsibility to government entities
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Either party may terminate agreements with at least 30 days' written notice; private security personnel are explicitly prohibited from exercising law enforcement powers
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9, relative to enforcement of traffic laws on designated private roadways within the megasite of West Tennessee.
Regional Authorities and Special Districts
Last Action
Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026