Bill > HB0790

This bill amends Tennessee law to explicitly allow honorably discharged members of the National Guard to receive a "veteran" designation on their driver's license. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 55-50-354 of the Tennessee Code to add language that includes National Guard members alongside other honorably discharged veterans. To obtain this designation, applicants must provide documentation proving their honorable discharge, such as an honorable discharge certificate (Department of Defense Form 256 or DD 256) or a Report of Separation and Record of Service (National Guard Bureau Form 22 or NGB 22). This change provides National Guard members who have been honorably discharged with the same recognition on their driver's license as other veterans, acknowledging their service to the state and nation. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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