Transportation, Dept. of - As introduced, requires each safety rest area that provides restrooms for the public to provide access to at least one family restroom. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 54 and Title 68, Chapter 120.

HB 1824 requires Tennessee's Department of Transportation (TDOT) to ensure every public safety rest area with restrooms includes at least one family restroom by 2028. The bill mandates TDOT to submit a construction schedule by July 2026 and complete at least one family restroom at a safety rest stop by July 2028. This policy directly affects TDOT's infrastructure planning and travelers using rest areas, particularly families with young children or caregivers needing accessible facilities. The law amends Tennessee Code sections related to transportation and rest area standards, focusing on concrete accessibility improvements without speculative outcomes.