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Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1497Withdrawn

This bill proposed amendments to Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws concerning right turns on red, reporting requirements related to roadway safety, and other clarifications. The legislation underwent multiple committee reviews and amendments but was ultimately withdrawn. The bill aimed to update traffic regulations and improve safety reporting mechanisms.

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to right turns on red, reporting requirements regarding roadway safety, and other related clarifications.

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Introduced 7/28/2026Public Health and Safety CommitteeBill
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What it does

  • 1Amend regulations regarding right turns on red
  • 2Modify reporting requirements related to roadway safety
  • 3Include other related clarifications to existing traffic laws

This bill proposed amendments to Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws concerning right turns on red, reporting requirements related to roadway safety, and other clarifications. The legislation underwent multiple committee reviews and amendments but was ultimately withdrawn. The bill aimed to update traffic regulations and improve safety reporting mechanisms.

Affects
Metropolitan Nashville Traffic and Parking CommissionTransportation and Infrastructure CommitteePublic Health and Safety CommitteeBudget and Finance Committee

Version history

This bill has been substituted. Each version below reflects a substitute draft filed during Metro Council consideration. The latest version is what's being voted on.

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Activity timeline

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  • Amendment burst
    Impact 90

    11 amendments filed together on BL2026-1497

  • Bill substituted
    Impact 85

    BL2026-1497 substituted to version 2

  • Amendment burst
    Impact 80

    4 amendments filed together on BL2026-1497

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 3 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 1 - BL2026-1497 - Nash

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 2 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 4 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 5 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 6 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 7 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 8 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 9 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 10 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 11 - BL2026-1497 - Kupin

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 3 - BL2026-1497 - Styles

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 4 - BL2026-1497 - Nash

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 1 - BL2026-1497 - Kupin

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 2 - BL2026-1497 - Kupin

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment 4 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment 5 - BL2026-1497 - Evans Segall

Legislative history

10/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for withdrawal by the Budget and Finance Committee, the Public Health and Safety Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Sepulveda withdrew the bill.
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for approval with proposed amendments 2 and 4 by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Sepulveda moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered proposed amendment 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Spain moved to defer the bill and to refer the bill to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee and to re-refer the bill to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
10/5/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Sepulveda moved that the bill be deferred as substituted and re-referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Traffic and Parking Commission. Council Member Sepulveda moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Sepulveda offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Eslick and Benton voting No.
9/15/2026
Traffic and Parking Commission
Referred without comment
9/14/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Per Charter Section 11.905, the bill cannot be passed on second reading until a recommendation from the Traffic and Parking Commission is received or 30 days have passed since the referral.
7/28/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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