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TN HB1551
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Davis
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AI Summary
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Expands pre-release services for inmates to include driver licenses in addition to photo identification licenses, with eligibility limited to those who held a valid, unexpired license in good standing at the time of incarceration
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Inmates whose driver licenses expired solely due to incarceration are deemed to have licenses in good standing; those without valid driver licenses receive photo identification licenses instead
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Automatically extends driver license expiration dates by 6 months after release for inmates whose licenses expired during imprisonment or within 6 months of discharge
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Requires the Department of Safety to notify license holders within 3 days of extension that they must apply to renew their driver license
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Mandates a data-sharing agreement between the Departments of Safety and Correction to implement the license extension program
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 41-51-301 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3, relative to licenses.
Driver Licenses
Last Action
Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026