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TN SB0259
TN SB0259AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 12, Part 1 and Section 55-50-303, relative to driver licenses.
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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Passed
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/17/2023
05/17/2023
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires proof of financial responsibility be maintained for the period of a driver license's suspension or revocation rather than for a period of three years in order for a person's registration to not be suspended or revoked when the commissioner of safety suspends or revokes the person's license by reason of a conviction; makes other revisions related to compliance with proof of financial responsibility requirements. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 12, Part 1 and Section 55-50-303.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws regarding driver's licenses and proof of financial responsibility. The key provisions are:
1. Requires proof of financial responsibility to be maintained for the full period of a driver's license suspension or revocation, rather than just 3 years, in order for the person's vehicle registration to not be suspended or revoked.
2. Allows the Department of Safety to release the requirement to provide proof of financial responsibility after the suspension/revocation period if the person had no additional convictions or license actions during that time, with some exceptions.
3. Prohibits the issuance of new Tennessee-only driver's licenses and requires those with existing Tennessee-only licenses to meet full driver's license requirements to receive a license valid for operating a vehicle outside of Tennessee.
4. Provides for severability and an effective date of January 1, 2024, with some provisions taking effect upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 05/05/2023, 01/01/2024 (on 05/17/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0259&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0336.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0078 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0078.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0259.pdf |
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