Safety - As introduced, requires newly installed storm drains and culverts constructed after July 1, 2026, to be equipped with a safety cover or grate if the opening is large enough that a child could reasonably fall into or become trapped within the structure. - Amends TCA Title 12 and Title 68.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 7 Sponsors

Mar 24, 2026 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17, 2026 · House

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

Mar 11, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.4% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 204 days quiet

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