SB 2529 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Highway Signs - As enacted, requires the department of transportation to install signs or markers displaying language or an appropriate symbol indicating to motorists that a rest area or welcome center has an adult-sized changing table; requires the department to publish on its website the locations of rest areas and welcome centers that have an adult-sized changing table. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 12 and Title 54.

SB 2529 requires Tennessee's Department of Transportation to install signs or markers at rest areas and welcome centers indicating the presence of adult-sized changing tables (height-adjustable platforms in family restrooms). It also mandates the department to publish online a list of locations with these facilities. The bill directly affects motorists using state highways who rely on rest areas, particularly parents or caregivers needing accessible changing options. Key provisions include using standardized traffic sign symbols and consulting tourism officials for implementation, with the requirement taking effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
10
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Apr 13, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0646)
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Amended
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0644)
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Tom Hatcher
Tom Hatcher
RRepublican
TN
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