HB 2267 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Traffic Safety - As enacted, exempts utility terrain vehicles being operated for agricultural purposes from the restriction that such vehicles are authorized to operate only on certain state highways and county roads with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-185.

HB 2267 would allow utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) used for farming to operate on state highways and county roads without being restricted to a 45 mph speed limit. Currently, UTVs are generally limited to roads with a 45 mph speed limit or lower, but this bill exempts agricultural use from that speed restriction. Other existing rules - such as where UTVs can be operated (e.g., not on certain highways) - still apply. This change directly affects farmers and agricultural businesses that use UTVs for work on public roads.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Apr 6, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Michael Hale
RRepublican
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