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TN SB1136

TN SB1136
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 8 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3, relative to photo identification licenses.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires the department to provide a person with a free photo identification license at each location where the department issues a driver license or photo identification license if the person signs an affidavit stating that the person does not have a valid government issued photo identification. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 8 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to require the state's department of motor vehicles to provide free photo identification licenses to individuals who sign an affidavit stating they do not currently possess a valid government-issued photo identification. The free photo identification licenses will be available at all locations where the department issues driver's licenses or photo identification licenses. Notably, the bill allows individuals to obtain these free photo ID licenses even if they already have a valid non-photo-bearing driver's license, which is an exception to previous regulations. The purpose appears to be ensuring that all residents have access to government-issued photo identification, which can be important for voting, accessing services, and other official purposes. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving ample time for implementation and preparation by the relevant state departments.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (on 02/12/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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