HB 1713 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes a tow truck to display a single, steady-burning or flashing blue light to the rear, but not the front, of the tow truck when stationary and engaged in the recovery of, or otherwise providing assistance to, another vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 9, Part 4.

HB 1713 would allow tow trucks (recovery vehicles) to display a single blue light (steady or flashing) on the rear of the vehicle, but not the front, when stopped and assisting another vehicle. This applies specifically during stationary operations like vehicle recovery or roadside assistance. The bill amends Tennessee's traffic code to permit this lighting, aiming to improve visibility for tow trucks and other drivers. It does not require tow trucks to use the light, only authorizes it under these defined conditions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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Total actions
13
Key actions
8
Committee
10
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to Next Available Calendar
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Johnny Shaw
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