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TN HB1832

TN HB1832
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to driver licenses.

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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to issue a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle to an applicant who would otherwise qualify for a for-hire endorsement but for the requirement of at least two years of unrestricted driving prior to the date of application if the applicant has completed a sentence of incarceration after conviction for an offense and currently has a restricted license for unpaid fines and court costs and is making payments in accordance with a payment plan. - Amends TCA Title 55.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Tennessee law regarding driver licenses, specifically concerning "for-hire endorsements," which allow individuals to drive vehicles for commercial purposes. Previously, applicants for a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle (a standard passenger vehicle or light truck) generally needed at least two years of unrestricted driving experience. However, this bill introduces an exception, allowing the Department of Safety to issue such an endorsement to an applicant who has completed a jail or prison sentence for an offense, currently has a restricted license due to unpaid fines and court costs, and is actively making payments on a plan to resolve those debts, even if they don't meet the two-year unrestricted driving requirement. This change aims to provide opportunities for individuals who have served their time and are working to meet their financial obligations.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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