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HB 60

Highway Signs - As enacted, requires the department of transportation to install signs or markers displaying language or an appropriate symbol indicating to motorists that a rest area or welcome center has a family restroom; requires the department to post on its website rest areas and welcome centers that have family restrooms. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 12 and Title 54.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kevin Raper

Tennessee requires DOT to install signs marking family restrooms at rest areas and post locations online to help travelers access appropriate facilities.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 412
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Bill Summary · HB 60

Legislative bill overview

HB 60 requires Tennessee's Department of Transportation to install signage at rest areas and welcome centers indicating which facilities have family restrooms, and to maintain a public website listing these locations. Family restrooms are single-occupancy, multi-stall facilities designed for use by families with children, people with disabilities, or caregivers assisting someone of a different gender.

Why is this important

This bill addresses a practical accessibility and convenience issue for travelers. Parents with young children, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities often need accessible restroom facilities; clear signage allows drivers to locate appropriate facilities without trial-and-error, reducing stress during long trips and improving safety by reducing driver distraction.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and maintenance burden: Installation and ongoing upkeep of signage and website updates impose costs on the transportation department, though likely modest
  • Scope limitations: The bill only addresses state rest areas and welcome centers; private businesses and local facilities are unaffected, creating an incomplete statewide solution
  • Implementation details: The bill doesn't specify sign design standards, placement requirements, or penalties for non-compliance, leaving significant discretion to the department

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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