Codes - As introduced, increases the period of temporary validity of a service release inspection from 45 days to nine months. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 102.
SB 2605 amends Tennessee law to extend the temporary validity period for service release inspections from 45 days to nine months, affecting vehicle owners and mechanics requiring these inspections. The bill specifically changes Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter 102, Section 68-102-143(e)(1), to reflect this longer timeframe. This change simplifies compliance for those needing to complete follow-up work after an initial inspection. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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1
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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P
Steve Southerland
RRepublican
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