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TN SB1669
TN SB1669AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 4, relative to commercial driver license qualifications.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, removes present law that prohibits a person from being denied a commercial driver license, or being deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle, based on the failure to meet motor safety carrier regulations because of a medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 4.
AI Summary
This bill removes a current prohibition that prevents individuals from obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) or being considered medically fit to operate a motor vehicle if they have a history of diabetes mellitus that requires insulin, even if that insulin effectively controls the condition and does not impair their ability to drive. In simpler terms, it removes a barrier for individuals with insulin-controlled diabetes from getting a CDL, as long as their condition is well-managed and doesn't affect their driving capabilities, aligning with the goal of ensuring road safety while also allowing qualified individuals to pursue careers requiring a CDL.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 601 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1669&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0601.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1669 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0526.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1546 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0562.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0562 (12832) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1477.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1546 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1546.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1669.pdf |
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