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TN HB1942
TN HB1942AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, clarifies that stuttering and other types of communication disorders are qualifying medical conditions for purposes of the "2021 Precious Cargo Act," which authorizes drivers who have certain medical conditions to apply for a designation in the Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database of a need for assistance in communicating with first responders during traffic stops. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "2021 Precious Cargo Act" in Tennessee to clarify that communication disorders, such as stuttering, are considered qualifying medical conditions. The Precious Cargo Act allows drivers with certain medical conditions to have a designation in the Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database indicating a need for assistance in communicating with first responders during traffic stops, and this change expands the types of conditions that qualify for this designation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Harold Love (D)*,
Karen Camper (D),
John Clemmons (D),
Monty Fritts (R),
Gabby Salinas (D),
Bryan Terry (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 648 (on 04/06/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
Transportation
- ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1942&ga=114 | 01/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0648.pdf | 04/07/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1942.pdf | 01/22/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1635 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1635.pdf | 01/22/2026 |
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