Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, authorizes an antique emergency vehicle registered as an antique motor vehicle to be used for participation in, or transportation to and from, community or educational events, including displays at fairs, festivals, and schools, as well as during weekends and holidays; authorizes the installation and operation of emergency lights and sirens on a privately owned antique emergency vehicle under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Section 39-16-301 and Title 55.
SB 620 allows owners of antique emergency vehicles (like historic fire trucks or ambulances registered as antiques) to use them for community events, such as school displays, fairs, and parades, and to install era-appropriate emergency lights and sirens. It specifically permits the operation of red, white, blue, or flashing lights and sirens during stationary displays at public events, organized parades, or with property owner permission on private land. Owners must obtain written authorization from their local fire department or police chief, maintain the documentation, and ensure lights/sirens match the vehicle’s manufacturing era. This bill amends Tennessee vehicle codes to create a limited exception for historic emergency vehicles while maintaining standard safety rules for active emergency vehicles.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Bobby Harshbarger
RRepublican
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