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TN HB2362
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Hawk
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AI Summary
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Prohibits governmental entities from refusing to renew entertainment transportation permits for businesses that received initial permits, and limits permit revocation to cases where "good cause" is demonstrated in an administrative hearing
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Requires governmental entities to allow permit transfers between entertainment transportation businesses and permits business partnerships, provided the receiving parties are qualified and notice is given to the permitting authority
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Bars local governments from imposing noise ordinances on entertainment transportation vehicles with different decibel limits than other commercial property in tourism-zoned commercial areas
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Prohibits requiring traffic studies as a condition of permit approval and cannot mandate that entertainment transportation vehicles be enclosed if other safety requirements are met
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Defines "good cause" for permit revocation as repeated, material violations of governing laws or regulations, or permit disuse/dormancy for 6+ months (with dormancy calculation beginning on or after May 1, 2024)
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-51-1008, relative to entertainment transportation.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Withdrawn.
2/9/2026