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TN HB0212

TN HB0212
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to license plates.


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/14/2025
Passed
04/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, creates new specialty earmarked license plates; extends certain specialty earmarked license plates; authorizes the funds generated from the issuance of the Historic Franklin new specialty earmarked license plate to also be used to provide financial support for the Chester Inn State Historic Site; authorizes the issuance of motorcycle plates for paratroopers. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.

AI Summary

This bill makes extensive modifications to Tennessee's license plate laws by creating numerous new specialty license plate options for various organizations and causes. The bill allows Tennessee residents to obtain specialized license plates for organizations such as the Order of the Eastern Star, Sigma Gamma Rho, The Elephant Sanctuary, Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball, Pickleball, Man2Man Prostate Cancer Group, Tennessee Dachshund Rescue, Singing for Change, Florida A&M University, Tennessee Environment & Restoration, Nashville Sounds, Donate Life, YMCA, Support Our Veterans, STAR Riding Therapy, ALS Association, Harwood Center, Memories of Honor, LaMissTenn Kiwanis, D.A.R.E., Remote Area Medical, ALS Research, Youth Mental Health Matters, Slow Down Move Over, Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, Jack and Jill of America, Friends of Warner Parks, and Tennessee Fallen Firefighters. For each new license plate, the bill specifies that the plate will be designed in consultation with a representative from the respective organization, and the funds generated from plate sales will be allocated to that organization to support its specific mission or community projects. Additionally, the bill extends the deadline for several existing specialty license plates to meet minimum issuance requirements, giving them until July 1, 2026, to achieve the necessary number of registrations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (on 05/27/2025)

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