SB0228

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 55, relative to motor vehicle registration.

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Tennessee SB0228 amends motor vehicle registration laws to clarify electronic proof of registration and update terminology.

Tennessee SB0228 modifies Tennessee Code to ensure electronic proof of motor vehicle registration is accepted by law enforcement and clarifies that such display does not grant consent to access other device contents. It also updates the terminology from "motor-propelled vehicle" to "motor vehicle" in relevant sections. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 19, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

May 2, 2025

Pub. Ch. 157

May 2, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.