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TN HB0537

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen Camper

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement must accept electronic proof of vehicle registration displayed on a device, unless the image is unclear or the officer believes it is fraudulent or inaccurate

  • Officers may request additional information to verify electronic registration validity and are not required to accept it if they cannot verify its authenticity

  • Displaying electronic registration to an officer does not constitute consent for law enforcement to access any other contents of the electronic device

  • Amends terminology in Tennessee Code Section 55-10-312(a) by replacing "motor-propelled vehicle" with "motor vehicle"

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025; officially cited as the "Law Enforcement's Safer Tennessee Electronic Registration (LESTER) Act"

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 55, relative to motor vehicle registration.

Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 157

5/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/25/2025
Transportation3/18/2025
General Sub of Transportation2/26/2025
Transportation2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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