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TN HB1714

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Tennessee Department of Safety must develop a blue envelope for drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities to hold their driver license, vehicle registration, and contact card

  • Blue envelopes must include communication guidelines on the exterior to help law enforcement officers recognize and adapt their approach when interacting with drivers with disabilities

  • Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible individuals may request a blue envelope from any driver services center or county clerk's office statewide

  • Department of Safety is authorized to promulgate rules under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act to implement the program

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55, relative to persons with disabilities.

Safety, Dept. of

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

General Sub of Transportation2/11/2026
Transportation1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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