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TennesseeHB 1708114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 65, Chapter 15, relative to motor vehicles.
Sponsored By: Kip Capley (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Motor Vehicles
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5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
Citizenship proof for Tennessee licenses
Beginning January 1, 2027, you must provide an original or certified document that proves U.S. citizenship to get an initial, renewal, duplicate, or reinstated driver’s license, instruction permit, intermediate license, or photo ID. If the department already has your citizenship document on file, you do not have to submit it again for a renewal, duplicate, or reinstatement.
Non-English driver test and restricted license
Beginning January 1, 2027, if you cannot speak and read English, you may take the written driver test in a language the department already offers. If you pass, the license you get is restricted, cannot be renewed, and lasts 18 months. You may drive only from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., except for trips to school (with enrollment proof), work (with an employer letter showing regular hours), worship, child care (with enrollment proof), or medical care for you or an immediate family member. When it expires, you must retake the written test in English only, without a dictionary, device, or interpreter. This option does not apply to commercial driver licenses or to people who can read and write English and have a doctor’s statement that a hearing problem affects speaking. Minors with an intermediate license still follow most existing intermediate rules. The department does not have to add new test languages after January 1, 2026.
Proof-of-status to register vehicles
Beginning January 1, 2027, the state does not process your first-time vehicle registration with plates until you show proof you are a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or are federally authorized to be here for a set purpose and time. A REAL ID, Tennessee driver license or photo ID, or Tennessee temporary licenses count as proof. You may show documents on your phone, and the department lists accepted documents online. Every registration and renewal includes a notice that owners or operators must meet this status rule.
Dealers must collect buyer documents
Beginning January 1, 2027, if a dealer files a customer’s first-time vehicle registration, the dealer must submit the customer’s proof-of-status documents with the application. Dealers must collect these documents to process the paperwork.
Phase-in dates and early setup
The law starts agency work on data sharing, forms, and rules right away. All other parts take effect January 1, 2027.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kip Capley
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rebecca K Alexander
Republican • House
Fred Atchley
Republican • House
Clark Boyd
Republican • House
Rush Bricken
Republican • House
Gino Bulso
Republican • House
Ed Butler
Republican • House
Michele Carringer
Republican • House
Scott Cepicky
Republican • House
Mark Cochran
Republican • House
John Crawford
Republican • House
Tandy Darby
Republican • House
Elaine Davis
Republican • House
Clay Doggett
Republican • House
Rick Eldridge
Republican • House
Jeremy Faison
Republican • House
Monty Fritts
Republican • House
Ron M. Gant
Republican • House
Johnny Garrett
Republican • House
Rusty Grills
Republican • House
Michael Hale
Republican • House
Kirk Haston
Republican • House
David B. Hawk
Republican • House
Esther Helton-Haynes
Republican • House
Gary Hicks
Republican • House
Gary Hicks
Republican • House
Timothy Hill
Republican • House
Dan Howell
Republican • House
Justin Jones
Democrat • House
Kelly Keisling
Republican • House
Sabi 'Doc' Kumar
Republican • House
Justin Lafferty
Republican • House
William Lamberth
Republican • House
Michael Lankford
Republican • House
Tom Leatherwood
Republican • House
Mary Littleton
Republican • House
Aron Maberry
Republican • House
Pat Marsh
Republican • House
Brock Martin
Republican • House
Jake McCalmon
Republican • House
Debra Moody
Republican • House
Jerome Moon
Republican • House
Bill Powers
Republican • Senate
Kevin D. Raper
Republican • House
Shane Reeves
Republican • Senate
Michele Reneau
Republican • House
Tim Rudd
Republican • House
Iris Rudder
Republican • House
Lowell Russell
Republican • House
Rick Scarbrough
Republican • House
Cameron Speaker Sexton
Republican • House
Paul Sherrell
Republican • House
William Slater
Republican • House
John Stevens
Republican • Senate
Tom Stinnett
Republican • House
Bryan Terry
Republican • House
Chris Todd
Republican • House
Kevin Vaughan
Republican • House
Greg Vital
Republican • House
Todd Warner
Republican • House
Dawn White
Republican • Senate
Dave Wright
Republican • House
Jason Zachary
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026
Yes: 26 • No: 5
House vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026
Yes: 69 • No: 17
Senate vote • 4/22/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/22/2026
Yes: 26 • No: 5
Senate vote • 4/22/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/22/2026
Yes: 26 • No: 5
House vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 78 • No: 17
House vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 19 • No: 73
House vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 74 • No: 19
House vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY CHISM AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 86 • No: 7
House vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 14 • No: 79
House vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 78 • No: 17
House vote • 4/20/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY CHISM AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 88 • No: 6
House vote • 4/20/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 22 • No: 4
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 22 • No: 4
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 10 • No: 1
House vote • 3/10/2026
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 16 • No: 3
House vote • 3/10/2026
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 16 • No: 3
House vote • 2/17/2026
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 1
House vote • 2/17/2026
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor.
5/7/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/6/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/5/2026SenateEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/30/2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2026HousePlaced on Senate Message Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
4/23/2026SenateSenate refused to recede from amendment
4/23/2026SenateH. Placed on Message Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
4/23/2026HouseH. refused to recede from its non-concurrence in SA 2
4/23/2026HouseConf. comm. appointed. (Reps. Capley, Zachary, Crawford, Chism)
4/23/2026HouseConference Committee appointed (Taylor, Massey, Oliver)
4/23/2026SenateConf. comm. report adopted, Ayes 69, Nays 17 PNV 1
4/23/2026HouseConference Committee report adopted, Ayes 26, Nays 5
4/23/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/22/2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA1090)
4/22/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0651)
4/22/2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 26, Nays 5
4/22/2026SenateH. Placed on Message Calendar #2 for 4/22/26
4/22/2026HouseH. nonconcurred in S. am. no. 2
4/22/2026HouseReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/21/2026SenateH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0641)
4/20/2026HouseFailed to adopt am (Amendment 2 - HA1206), Ayes 19, Nays 73, PNV 0
4/20/2026HouseFailed to adopt am (Amendment 3 - HA1221), Ayes 14, Nays 79, PNV 0
4/20/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 4 - HA1238)
4/20/2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 78, Nays 17, PNV 0
4/20/2026House
Bill Text
HA0641 (Substitute)
4/20/2026
Fiscal Note
HA1206
HA1221
HA1238
Introduced
SA0651
SA1090
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