HB1316

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-7-112 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to licenses.

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Tennessee HB1316 amends state law to establish a digital driver license system, replacing references to "electronic" with "digital," and sets rules.

Tennessee HB1316 modifies state law to create a digital driver license system, replacing the term "electronic" with "digital" throughout the relevant sections. It allows individuals to present a digital driver license as valid identification, except for voting purposes. The bill mandates that biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints or face geometry, can only be collected with explicit consent and must be securely stored and destroyed within three days. Geolocation data capture is prohibited.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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1 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

10:30 AM

House Transportation Committee Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

10:30 AM

House Transportation Committee Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Pub. Ch. 297

Apr 28, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/24/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Signed by Governor.