All Roll Calls
Yes: 120 • No: 0
TennesseeHB 0119114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-12-139, relative to proof of financial responsibility.
Sponsored By: William Lamberth (Republican)
Became Law
Financial Responsibility Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Revenue Department now handles insurance proof
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Tennessee Department of Revenue handles proof of financial responsibility for drivers. The law moves this role from the Department of Safety. It does not change insurance requirements, coverage levels, or penalties. Use the Department of Revenue for questions or filings about proof starting on that date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
William Lamberth
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Mark Cochran
Republican • House
Gary Hicks
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/10/2025
FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/10/2025
Yes: 95 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2025
HOUSE INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Yes: 18 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pub. Ch. 83
4/4/2025Effective date(s) 01/01/2026
4/4/2025Signed by Governor.
3/28/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
3/20/2025HouseSigned by H. Speaker
3/19/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
3/19/2025SenateEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
3/11/2025HousePassed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
3/10/2025HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
3/10/2025HouseSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
3/10/2025SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
3/10/2025SenateH. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/10/2025
3/6/2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/6/2025
3/5/2025HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
2/26/2025HouseMeeting Canceled
2/19/2025HousePlaced on cal. Insurance Committee for 2/26/2025
2/19/2025HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Insurance Committee
2/12/2025HousePlaced on cal. Insurance Committee for 2/19/2025
2/12/2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
2/10/2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 2/12/2025
2/5/2025HouseAssigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
1/28/2025HouseRef. to Insurance Committee
1/16/2025HouseP2C held on desk, pending appointment of Standing Committees
1/15/2025HouseIntro., P1C.
1/14/2025HouseFiled for introduction
1/13/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
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