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TennesseeHB 0212114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to license plates.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration
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17 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 14 mixed.
Jonesborough plate funds can support historic inn
The law lets the organization receiving Jonesborough plate proceeds also fund the Chester Inn State Historic Site. Existing uses for tourism and history in Jonesborough and nearby communities remain allowed. The law also moves the date in the Jonesborough plate provision from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. This extends that statutory period by one year; no funding amount is stated.
More time for two specialty plates
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law extends deadlines for two specialty plates: Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic Family and Grand Ole Opry. Both have until July 1, 2026, to meet the state's minimum issuance requirements, replacing the general deadline. Sponsors and interested buyers get more time to help these plates meet those requirements.
Specialty plates get more deadline time
Beginning July 1, 2025, nine named specialty plates have until July 1, 2026, to meet minimum issuance requirements. These include Nashville Humane Association, Respiratory Care, Rolling Thunder, Tennessee Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Ovarian Cancer Awareness. They also include University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Tennessee Grocers Convenience Store Association, End Overdose, and Northeast State Community College. Dates for three additional plate provisions move from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026: sections 55-4-341(d)(5), 55-4-330(b)(4), and 55-4-312(b)(4). The date in section 55-4-350(b)(4) moves from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026, a two-year extension. The supplied provisions do not name those four plates.
New plates fund children’s community programs
The law authorizes LaMissTenn Kiwanis, D.A.R.E., and Jack and Jill of America plates for Tennessee residents owning or leasing eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Kiwanis proceeds go to its Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District solely for youth service projects in Tennessee. D.A.R.E. proceeds go to the Tennessee D.A.R.E. Officers Association solely to support officers and student education about safe, healthy choices. Jack and Jill proceeds must support its Tennessee children’s and family programs, including culture, education, health advocacy, civic engagement, and recreation.
New plates fund rivers and parks
The law authorizes Tennessee Environment & Restoration and Friends of Warner Parks plates for residents owning or leasing eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Tennessee Environmental Council helps design its plate and receives proceeds for Tennessee river cleanup, composting, recycling, native trees, and pollinator habitats. Friends of the Warner Parks proceeds must support the care, preservation, and protection of Percy and Edwin Warner Parks.
New plates recognize community service groups
The law authorizes Order of the Eastern Star, Singing for Change, and Sigma Gamma Rho plates. Tennessee residents owning or leasing eligible vehicles can choose the first two after following registration and licensing laws. Buyers of those plates pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee, and each sponsor helps design its plate. Eastern Star proceeds support Rachel Chapter 30’s Tennessee community service and activities. Singing for Change proceeds support SFC Charitable Foundation’s Tennessee social and environmental programs and efforts to help people become self-sufficient. The Sigma Gamma Rho addition does not itself state fees or where proceeds go.
New plates support fallen workers’ families
The law authorizes Slow Down Move Over and Tennessee Fallen Firefighters plates for Tennessee residents owning or leasing eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Slow Down Move Over proceeds split equally: 50% to the Tennessee Tow Truck Association and 50% to the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum. The funds support Tennessee traffic safety, and the museum’s share goes to its Wall of the Fallen Survivor Fund. Fallen Firefighters proceeds go to Tennessee Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial to support Tennessee firefighters and families of the state’s fallen firefighters.
New plates support rescued animal care
The law authorizes Elephant Sanctuary and Tennessee Dachshund Rescue plates for Tennessee residents who own or lease eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Each organization helps design its plate and receives proceeds for its Tennessee work. Elephant Sanctuary funds support care and refuge for retired elephants and public education about captive and wild elephants. Dachshund Rescue funds support veterinary bills, food, bedding, and medicine for rescued dogs.
New plates support veterans and memorials
The law authorizes Support Our Veterans and Memories of Honor plates for Tennessee residents who own or lease eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Support Our Veterans proceeds fund Cooking with a Veteran’s Tennessee programs, including help with food insecurity for veterans and families. That organization helps design its plate. Memories of Honor proceeds must support its Tennessee living memorials and help for people grieving those lost in service.
New sports plates support community programs
The law authorizes three sports plates for Tennessee residents who own or lease eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Pickleball proceeds support the Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association’s work building children’s sports skills, character, and physical activity. Vintage Base Ball proceeds support the Tennessee association’s cultural and education programs, teamwork, respectful conduct, and community pride. Nashville Sounds Foundation proceeds fund Tennessee youth, education, health, scholarships, sports, and help for military families and first responders. Each sponsor helps design its plate.
New plate supports therapeutic horse riding
The law authorizes a STAR Riding Therapy plate for Tennessee residents who own or lease eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding helps design the plate and receives its proceeds. The money supports Tennessee horse-based therapy experiences for people with disabilities or other special challenges.
New plates fund health research and support
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law authorizes new health plates for Tennessee residents who own or lease eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. Man2Man proceeds fund Tennessee prostate cancer education, free PSA screenings, support groups, and survivor mentoring. Separate plates fund the ALS Association’s Tennessee research, advocacy, and support, and Vanderbilt’s ALS research, patient data and sample collection, and community work. The Donate Life plate displays that name and a logo, with proceeds supporting organ and tissue donation and transplants in Tennessee. Plate designs are developed with sponsoring groups.
New plates support community health programs
The law authorizes YMCA and Youth Mental Health Matters plates for Tennessee residents who own or lease eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. YMCA proceeds go to the Tennessee State Alliance of YMCAs to support health of spirit, mind, and body. The alliance helps design its plate. Youth Mental Health Matters proceeds must support Prevention Coalition for Success’s Tennessee community education and advocacy, including mental health and substance misuse.
University plate prioritizes Tennessee student support
The law authorizes a Florida A&M University plate for Tennessee residents who own or lease eligible vehicles. Buyers must follow registration and licensing laws and pay regular registration fees plus the specialty plate fee. The university helps design the plate, which includes its colors and logo. Proceeds go to the university’s foundation and must first support Tennessee students enrolled there. If no Tennessee students enroll, the money must support scholarships, research, or other academic programs taking place in Tennessee.
Paid plates fund free uninsured care
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law updates the Remote Area Medical specialty plate and directs its net proceeds to free care. The money must exclusively fund medical, dental, and vision services for uninsured and underinsured people in Tennessee. Tennessee residents who own or lease an eligible vehicle can get the plate after meeting state registration and licensing requirements. Buyers pay the regular vehicle fee plus an optional specialty plate fee. This law does not specify the extra fee or how much care the sales fund.
Paid plates support children with disabilities
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law authorizes a Harwood Center specialty plate. Tennessee residents who own or lease an eligible vehicle can get it after meeting state registration and licensing requirements. Buyers pay the regular vehicle fee plus an optional specialty plate fee; this law does not specify the extra amount. Net proceeds go to Harwood Center, Inc., exclusively for its Tennessee work, including early services for children with developmental disabilities.
Paid plates support college student leadership
Beginning July 1, 2025, the law authorizes a Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature specialty plate. Tennessee residents who own or lease an eligible vehicle can get it after meeting state registration and licensing requirements. Buyers pay the regular vehicle fee plus an optional specialty plate fee; this law does not specify the extra amount. Net proceeds go to the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation. The money must support the Legislature's operations, scholarships, outreach, and leadership skills for college students in Tennessee.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Jeremy Faison
Republican • House
Andrew Farmer
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/22/2025
FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR 2 CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 2 4/22/2025
Yes: 94 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/21/2025
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/21/2025
Yes: 32 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2025
Yes: 93 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2025
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 4/2/2025
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 3/25/2025
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 19 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2025
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
5/27/2025Pub. Ch. 479
5/27/2025Signed by Governor.
5/21/2025Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/9/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/8/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2025HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/25/2025HouseH. concurred in S. am. no. 2 Ayes 94, Nays 0 PNV 0 HB0212
4/22/2025HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar 2 for 4/22/2025
4/22/2025HousePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/21/2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0437)
4/21/2025SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0188)
4/21/2025SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/21/2025SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/15/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/14/2025HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
4/14/2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0341)
4/14/2025HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0158)
4/14/2025HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
4/10/2025HouseSponsor(s) Added.
4/10/2025HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
4/9/2025HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
4/8/2025HousePlaced on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/8/2025
4/2/2025HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
4/2/2025HousePlaced on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
3/26/2025House
Bill Text
HA0158 (Substitute)
4/14/2025
HA0341
4/14/2025
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0188
SA0437
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