Tennessee SB0005 amends the issuance of driver licenses and photo identification to noncitizens, requiring a visually distinctive colored background.

Tennessee SB0005 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, to redesign driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate driver licenses, and photo identification licenses for lawful permanent residents. These redesigned licenses must have a visually distinctive colored background to distinguish them from those issued to U.S. citizens. The Department of Safety must begin issuing these redesigned licenses and permits by January 1, 2026. Individuals who renew their licenses and provide documentation proving U.S.

Tennessee SB0005 amends the issuance of driver licenses and photo identification to noncitizens, requiring a visually distinctive colored background.

Tennessee SB0005 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, to redesign driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate driver licenses, and photo identification licenses for lawful permanent residents. These redesigned licenses must have a visually distinctive colored background to distinguish them from those issued to U.S. citizens. The Department of Safety must begin issuing these redesigned licenses and permits by January 1, 2026. Individuals who renew their licenses and provide documentation proving U.S.