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TN SB2608

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Powers

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Safety must develop blue envelopes for drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities to hold driver's license, insurance, registration, and contact card, with communication guidelines printed on the exterior for law enforcement

  • Department of Safety must develop green envelopes for drivers with mental illness containing the same documents and exterior communication guidelines for officers

  • Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible individuals may request these envelopes from any driver services center or county clerk's office statewide

  • Envelopes are designed to help law enforcement officers recognize and adapt their approach when interacting with drivers who have these conditions

  • Department of Safety is authorized to promulgate rules under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act to implement the program

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55, relative to the department of safety.

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Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Safety2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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