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TN SB1373
TN SB1373AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3, relative to examinations for driver licenses.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires all written driver license examinations to be administered in English only; prohibits the use of a translation dictionary, electronic device, or interpreter to assist a person taking the examination. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's driver licensing law to require that all written driver license examinations be administered exclusively in English, without any assistance from translation tools or interpreters. Specifically, the legislation prohibits applicants from using translation dictionaries, electronic devices, or interpreters during the examination process. This means that individuals seeking a driver's license or an intermediate driver's license in Tennessee will need to read and understand the written test in English without any external language support. The new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the state time to prepare for and implement the change. The bill aims to ensure that all driver license applicants have a sufficient command of English to comprehend the test materials, which could potentially impact non-native English speakers or recent immigrants seeking to obtain a Tennessee driver's license.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (on 03/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1373&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0556 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0556.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1373.pdf |
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