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TN SB1950

TN SB1950
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to driver licenses.

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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
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 allows the Tennessee Department of Safety to issue a "for-hire endorsement," which is a special permission to drive a Class D vehicle for commercial purposes, to individuals who might not otherwise qualify. Specifically, it provides an exception to the usual requirement of having at least two years of unrestricted driving experience before applying for this endorsement. This exception applies to applicants who have already served time in jail after being convicted of a crime, currently have a restricted driver's license due to unpaid fines or court costs, and are actively making payments according to a plan. The bill aims to provide an opportunity for individuals with past legal issues to obtain a for-hire endorsement if they meet these specific conditions, while still ensuring they are otherwise fit to drive commercially.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee (on 02/02/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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