HB1714

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55, relative to persons with disabilities.

Introduced·1/15/26

Tennessee HB1714 amends state laws to create a blue envelope for drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Tennessee HB1714 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55, relative to persons with disabilities. The bill mandates that law enforcement officers receive communication guidelines for interacting with drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities. It also requires the Department of Safety to develop a blue envelope for these drivers to hold essential documents. Starting January 1, 2027, individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities can request this envelope from driver services centers or county clerk's offices.

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History

Mar 17

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

Mar 10

House

Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to Next Available Calendar