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TN HB0749
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lee Reeves
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AI Summary
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Tennessee Department of Safety must develop and publish by December 1, 2025 a list of out-of-state driver license classes issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants that are invalid in Tennessee
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Out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants are declared invalid in Tennessee and do not authorize holders to operate motor vehicles in the state
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Invalid licenses are defined as those issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants that contain markings or designs distinguishing them from licenses issued to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or those with temporary legal presence
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Operating a motor vehicle in Tennessee with such an invalid license is a Class B misdemeanor
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Effective dates: the department's list requirement takes effect upon becoming law; all other provisions take effect January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to driver licenses issued to persons without lawful presence.
Driver Licenses
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025, 01/01/2026
4/28/2025