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TN HB1942

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Harold Love

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the 2021 Precious Cargo Act to expand the definition of "medical condition" under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-21-303(a)(2)

  • Explicitly includes communication disorders within the medical condition definition, covering speech, language, and fluency disorders such as stuttering

  • Ensures individuals with communication disorders can be identified in the Precious Cargo registry, which alerts law enforcement to drivers with conditions that may affect traffic stop interactions

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.

Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/10/2026
Transportation3/3/2026
General Sub of Transportation2/25/2026
Transportation2/4/2026

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