Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 1874 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to hybrid electric vehicles.

Last action — Effective date(s) 03/26/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bill Lee (Republican) on March 16, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, redefines "hybrid electric vehicle" to clarify that it is a motor vehicle that is propelled by a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine or other power source and components thereof. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026

  5. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  6. Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026

  7. Companion House Bill substituted

  8. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 628

  9. Filed for introduction

  10. Intro., P1C.

  11. P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee

  12. Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee

  13. Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 2/10/2026

  14. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee

  15. Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 2/17/2026

  16. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

  17. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/19/2026

  18. H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 2/23/2026

  19. Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0

  20. Sponsor(s) Added.

  21. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

  22. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

  23. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

  24. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  25. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

  26. Signed by H. Speaker

  27. Signed by Senate Speaker

  28. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

  29. Signed by Governor.

  30. Pub. Ch. 628

  31. Effective date(s) 03/26/2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 130 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Martin G

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (130)

130 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1874 do?
Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, redefines "hybrid electric vehicle" to clarify that it is a motor vehicle that is propelled by a combination of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine or other power source and components thereof. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.
Who sponsors HB 1874?
HB 1874 is sponsored by Martin G, Howell, Dan (Republican), and Todd, Chris (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1874?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.
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