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HB 1739·TN·house

Regional Authorities and Special Districts - As introduced, authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and certain law enforcement agencies to enter into a written agreement authorizing sworn peace officers of the law enforcement agency to enforce certain traffic laws on one or more designated private megasite roadways identified in the agreement. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 64, Chapter 9.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Shaw (D)
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1091

May 27, 2026

Summary

The bill authorizes the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee and local law‑enforcement agencies to enter into written agreements that allow sworn officers to enforce state traffic statutes on private roads inside megasites. Road owners must install MUTCD‑compliant signs, post notices that traffic laws are enforced, and the agreements need approval from the authority’s board and the relevant county or municipal governing body. Either party may end the agreement with at least 30 days’ written notice.

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