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Yes: 686 • No: 267
TennesseeHB 1708114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
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: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Motor Vehicles
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Citizenship proof required for Tennessee licenses
Beginning January 1, 2027, covered Tennessee license applicants must provide original or certified documents proving U.S. citizenship. This covers driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate licenses, and photo ID licenses. It applies when getting a first license, renewing, replacing, or reinstating one. For renewals, replacements, and reinstatements, documents already recorded by the Department of Safety satisfy the rule unless another law requires more.
Status proof required for vehicle registration
Beginning January 1, 2027, Tennessee officials cannot process an initial vehicle registration with a license plate without qualifying status documents. These must show U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or federal permission to stay for a specific purpose and period. Accepted proof includes a REAL ID-compliant license, Tennessee driver license, photo ID license, temporary driver license, or temporary photo ID license. Paper documents and electronic images, including phone displays, are accepted. Dealers handling registrations must submit a copy of the customer's proof. Every registration and renewal must carry a printed notice about the status requirement. Documents already recorded by the department or county clerk satisfy later checks unless another law requires more verification. The department must post acceptable documents and formats online. Data-sharing, forms, and rule preparation take effect upon the law's enactment.
Non-English driver tests bring temporary licenses
Beginning January 1, 2027, applicants unable to speak and read English can take a written driver test in an offered language. The Department of Safety need not offer languages it did not offer on January 1, 2026. Licenses issued through this path last 36 months and cannot be renewed. At expiration, holders must pass the written test in English to get an unrestricted license. That test bars translation dictionaries, electronic devices, and interpreters. This path excludes commercial license applicants. It also excludes applicants who can read and write English but cannot speak it because of a physician-documented hearing condition. Applicants under 18 must follow intermediate-license requirements, except Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-50-311(c)(2). Duplicate intermediate licenses remain subject to the 36-month limit and English retest requirement.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
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
Tim Hicks
Republican • House
Timothy Hill
Republican • House
Dan Howell
Republican • House
Renea Jones
Republican • 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
Powers
Affiliation unavailable
Kevin D. Raper
Republican • House
Reeves
Affiliation unavailable
Michele Reneau
Republican • House
Tim Rudd
Republican • House
Iris Rudder
Republican • House
Lowell Russell
Republican • House
Rick Scarbrough
Republican • House
Cameron Sexton
Republican • House
Paul Sherrell
Republican • House
William Slater
Republican • House
Stevens
Affiliation unavailable
Tom Stinnett
Republican • House
Bryan Terry
Republican • House
Chris Todd
Republican • House
Kevin Vaughan
Republican • House
Greg Vital
Republican • House
Todd Warner
Republican • House
White
Affiliation unavailable
Dave Wright
Republican • House
Jason Zachary
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: MOTION TO ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT 4/23/2026
Yes: 69 • No: 17
Senate vote • 4/23/2026
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Conference Committee Report 4/23/2026
Yes: 26 • No: 5
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 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 ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY JONES J AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 19 • No: 73
House vote • 4/20/2026
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
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 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 CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY CHISM AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026
Yes: 88 • No: 6
House vote • 4/15/2026
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 10 • No: 1
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 • 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
Bill Text
HA0641 (Substitute)
4/20/2026
HA1238
4/20/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA1206
HA1221
Introduced
SA0651
SA1090
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