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TN SB1635

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the 2021 Precious Cargo Act to expand the definition of "medical condition" under Tennessee Code 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 receive the same protections during traffic stops as those with other medical conditions under the Precious Cargo Act

  • Takes effect 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

Passed H., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/11/2026
Transportation and Safety1/15/2026

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