HB1817

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15, relative to commercial driver licenses.

Complete·6/18/26

Amends Tennessee law to require English language proficiency for commercial drivers.

This bill amends Tennessee law to require commercial drivers to demonstrate proficiency in reading and speaking English. It mandates the suspension of commercial driver licenses for those unable to meet these requirements. Employers face fines if their drivers fail to meet these standards. The bill also outlines procedures for license reinstatement and the development of an English language proficiency test.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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1 Nay

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History

Jun 18

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1087

Apr 20

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 20

House

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