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TN HB1350
TN HB1350AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21 and Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to veterans with disabilities.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, authorizes issuance of a free distinguishing placard for eligible disabled veterans to be used in lieu of a distinguishing license plate for parking purposes; authorizes issuance of a distinguishing placard upon payment of the applicable fee for eligible disabled veterans who have been issued a free distinguishing license plate for parking purposes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 21 and Title 55, Chapter 4.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's vehicle code to provide additional parking accommodations for disabled veterans. Specifically, it allows veterans who qualify for free disabled veteran license plates to instead receive a free distinguishing placard for parking purposes. Additionally, veterans who have already been issued free disabled veteran license plates can now apply for an additional distinguishing placard by paying a standard passenger vehicle fee. The placard can be used in lieu of a disabled veteran license plate when parking, providing more flexibility for veterans with disabilities. The bill defines a "certificate" to include both the free registration/license plates and these new placards. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving state departments time to establish procedures for issuing these placards. This modification aims to provide more parking options and convenience for disabled veterans in Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
Mary Littleton (R)*,
Michele Carringer (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Torrey Harris (D),
David Hawk (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Renea Jones (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 73 (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1350&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0073.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1350 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0063.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0063 (3948) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0125.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1017 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1017.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1350.pdf |
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