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TN HB0749

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lee Reeves

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Operating a motor vehicle in Tennessee with such an invalid license is a Class B misdemeanor

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/25/2025
Transportation3/18/2025
General Sub of Transportation3/12/2025
Transportation2/6/2025

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