Bill > HB1316

This bill amends Tennessee's driver license laws by making several key modifications to the digital driver license system. It explicitly prohibits digital driver licenses from being used for voter identification purposes, requiring physical driver licenses for voting. The bill establishes strict data privacy protections, mandating that any data collected through the digital driver license system must not be retained for more than three calendar days and can only be shared with law enforcement agencies, governmental entities, or through a court subpoena. Additionally, the legislation prevents the collection of biometric identifiers (such as fingerprints or facial scans) and geolocation data, with narrow exceptions for photograph comparisons. The bill also ensures that participation in the digital driver license system is voluntary, prohibiting any public or private entity from requiring or providing preferential treatment based on digital license usage. Furthermore, the digital license must be automatically disabled if a person's physical license is suspended or cancelled, or if their electronic device is reported lost or stolen. Other technical changes include standardizing terminology from "electronic" to "digital" throughout relevant statutes and clarifying the definition of certain driver license classes. The bill aims to protect user privacy and provide flexibility in digital license adoption while maintaining strict usage guidelines.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1316&ga=114