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TN SB1950

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Lowe

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends requirements for for-hire driver license endorsements in Tennessee, requiring applicants to have 2 years of unrestricted driving experience, be at least 18 years old, demonstrate good character and competency, and operate a Class D vehicle

  • Creates exception allowing applicants as young as 16 to obtain a for-hire endorsement if they have no license suspensions and will only conduct deliveries for a family-owned business using a family business vehicle

  • Creates exception waiving the 2-year driving experience requirement for individuals who have completed incarceration and currently hold a restricted license for unpaid fines/court costs, provided they are making payments under a payment plan

  • Maintains federal prohibition preventing anyone under 19 from operating commercial motor vehicles as defined in 49 CFR Part 390

  • 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

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Safety2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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