| TN | SB1783 | Pass | As enacted, requires driver license station staff to inquire of applicants whether the applicant would like a driver license that complies with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 or does not comply with such act; makes other related revisions. - Amends ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-27
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 |
| TN | HB2612 | Pass | As enacted, requires driver license station staff to inquire of applicants whether the applicant would like a driver license that complies with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 or does not comply with such act; makes other related revisions. - Amends ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-05-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1094 |
| TN | SB1479 | Pass | As enacted, requires the department of correction to coordinate with the department of safety to provide a driver license to certain inmates who are discharged from imprisonment and who intend to reside in this state; makes other related changes. - A...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-27
Effective date(s) 04/14/2026 |
| TN | HB1551 | Pass | As enacted, requires the department of correction to coordinate with the department of safety to provide a driver license to certain inmates who are discharged from imprisonment and who intend to reside in this state; makes other related changes. - A...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 688 |
| TN | HB1546 | Pass | As enacted, removes present law that prohibits a person from being denied a commercial driver license, or being deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle, based on the failure to meet motor safety carrier regulations because of a medica...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-23
Effective date(s) 03/18/2026 |
| TN | SB1669 | Pass | As enacted, removes present law that prohibits a person from being denied a commercial driver license, or being deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle, based on the failure to meet motor safety carrier regulations because of a medica...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-23
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 601 |
| TN | HB2609 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, clarifies that the report made by a participant in the digital driver license system that the participant's electronic device has been lost or stolen must be made to the department of safety for purposes of terminating the person's par...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-17
To House General Sub of Transportation Committee |
| TN | SB1950 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to issue a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle to an applicant who would otherwise qualify for a for-hire endorsement but for the requirement of at least two years of unrestricted drivi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-11
To Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| TN | HB1832 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to issue a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle to an applicant who would otherwise qualify for a for-hire endorsement but for the requirement of at least two years of unrestricted drivi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-10
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee |
| TN | SB2203 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, clarifies that the report made by a participant in the digital driver license system that the participant's electronic device has been lost or stolen must be made to the department of safety for purposes of terminating the person's par...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| TN | SB0778 | Pass | As enacted, limits to four the number of points that may be assessed to a person's driver record for the offense of operating a motor vehicle while the person's driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 504 |
| TN | HB0816 | Pass | As enacted, limits to four the number of points that may be assessed to a person's driver record for the offense of operating a motor vehicle while the person's driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-27
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 |
| TN | SB1420 | Pass | As enacted, requires written examinations administered to applicants for a driver license or intermediate driver license to include questions concerning hand signals used by operators of bicycles to communicate turning, slowing, and stopping. - Amend...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-15
Effective date(s) 01/01/2026 |
| TN | HB1378 | Pass | As enacted, requires written examinations administered to applicants for a driver license or intermediate driver license to include questions concerning hand signals used by operators of bicycles to communicate turning, slowing, and stopping. - Amend...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-05-15
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 469 |
| TN | HB0749 | Pass | As enacted, creates the Class B misdemeanor offense of operating a motor vehicle in this state with an invalid driver license; designates out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to illegal aliens as invalid driver licenses in this state. - Am...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-28
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025, 01/01/2026 |
| TN | SB1086 | Pass | As enacted, creates the Class B misdemeanor offense of operating a motor vehicle in this state with an invalid driver license; designates out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to illegal aliens as invalid driver licenses in this state. - Am...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-28
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 288 |
| TN | SB1297 | Pass | As enacted, prohibits the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes; regulates the use, retention, and disclosure of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver licens...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-28
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 297 |
| TN | HB1316 | Pass | As enacted, prohibits the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes; regulates the use, retention, and disclosure of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver licens...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-28
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025 |
| TN | HB1023 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires an enforcement officer to issue an out-of-service order to a driver issued a commercial driver license if the officer determines during a safety inspection that the driver is unable to read and speak the English language in vi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-14
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee |
| TN | HB0425 | Pass | As enacted, deletes requirement that certified copy of court order that withdraws order denying driving privileges for juvenile offender be submitted to the department of safety within 10 days of issuance. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-04
Effective date(s) 04/03/2025 |
| TN | SB0498 | Pass | As enacted, deletes requirement that certified copy of court order that withdraws order denying driving privileges for juvenile offender be submitted to the department of safety within 10 days of issuance. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-04
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 142 |
| TN | HB0790 | Pass | As enacted, authorizes an honorably discharged member of the national guard to receive "veteran" designation on driver license; specifies documentation that must be provided to receive such designation. - Amends TCA Section 55-50-354.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-04
Effective date(s) 04/03/2025 |
| TN | SB0780 | Pass | As enacted, authorizes an honorably discharged member of the national guard to receive "veteran" designation on driver license; specifies documentation that must be provided to receive such designation. - Amends TCA Section 55-50-354.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-04-04
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 148 |
| TN | HB0084 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 21, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-03-24
Sponsor(s) withdrawn. |
| TN | SB0492 | Fail | As introduced, requires an enforcement officer to issue an out-of-service order to a driver issued a commercial driver license if the officer determines during a safety inspection that the driver is unable to read and speak the English language in vi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-03-19
Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| TN | SB1042 | Fail | As introduced, lowers the minimum age, from 25 to 21, that is necessary to receive an initial school bus endorsement. - Amends TCA Section 5-8-102; Title 49 and Title 55.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-03-19
Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| TN | SB1373 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires all written driver license examinations to be administered in English only; prohibits the use of a translation dictionary, electronic device, or interpreter to assist a person taking the examination. - Amends TCA Title 55, Cha...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-03-19
To Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| TN | HB0556 | Fail | As introduced, requires all written driver license examinations to be administered in English only; prohibits the use of a translation dictionary, electronic device, or interpreter to assist a person taking the examination. - Amends TCA Title 55, Cha...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-03-18
Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee |
| TN | SB1036 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires that all driver licenses and photo identification licenses be manufactured and printed in this state; requires the department of safety to review and determine the cost-effectiveness of having such licenses manufactured and pr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-02-12
To Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
| TN | HB1017 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires that all driver licenses and photo identification licenses be manufactured and printed in this state; requires the department of safety to review and determine the cost-effectiveness of having such licenses manufactured and pr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-02-11
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee |
| TN | HB0815 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires the department of safety to report to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and the committee in the house of representatives having jurisdiction over driver license matters on the extent to which current fees ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-02-06
Withdrawn. |
| TN | SB0708 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires the department of safety to report to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and the committee in the house of representatives having jurisdiction over driver license matters on the extent to which current fees ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-02-05
Withdrawn. |
| TN | HB0011 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires the department of safety to redesign driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate driver licenses, and photo identification cards issued to lawful permanent residents of the United States, and temporary driver licenses a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-01-27
Withdrawn. |
| TN | SB0005 | Intro
Sine Die | As introduced, requires the department of safety to redesign driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate driver licenses, and photo identification cards issued to lawful permanent residents of the United States, and temporary driver licenses a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2025-01-15
To Senate Transportation and Safety Committee |
