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TN SB0375

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Rose

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • First-time violation of driving without a license (Section 55-50-301(a)(1)) classified as a Class B misdemeanor

  • Second or subsequent violations elevated to a Class A misdemeanor

  • Prior convictions older than 10 years cannot be used to enhance penalties for repeat offenses

  • Penalties do not apply to violations of Section 55-50-351 (related to other licensing provisions)

  • Effective July 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to criminal offenses involving driving.

Driver Licenses

Last Action

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways and Means3/19/2025
Transportation and Safety2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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