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TN HB1832
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lowell Russell
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AI Summary
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Amends requirements for for-hire endorsements (Class D vehicles), maintaining the standard requirement of 2 years unrestricted driving experience, good character, and minimum age of 18
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Creates exception allowing 16-year-olds to obtain a for-hire endorsement if they have no license suspensions and will operate a vehicle owned by their family business exclusively for family deliveries
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Creates exception for individuals who completed incarceration and currently have a restricted license for unpaid fines/court costs, waiving the 2-year experience requirement if they are making payments under a payment plan
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Maintains federal restriction prohibiting anyone under 19 from operating commercial motor vehicles as defined in 49 CFR Part 390
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to driver licenses.
Driver Licenses
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
3/10/2026