Bill > HB1551

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow inmates being discharged from prison for a felony offense to obtain a driver license, in addition to a photo identification license, if they intend to reside in the state. Specifically, it requires the Department of Correction to coordinate with the Department of Safety (which issues driver licenses) to facilitate this process. The bill also mandates that the Department of Safety extend the expiration date of driver licenses for these inmates if their licenses expired while they were incarcerated or will expire within six months of their release, ensuring they have a valid form of identification and can legally drive. The Department of Safety and Department of Correction are authorized to share data and create rules to implement these changes.