SB0284

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 12, relative to motor vehicle liability policies.

Introduced·1/24/25
Draft Text

Tennessee SB0284 exempts visually impaired vehicle owners from needing a commercial policy if their vehicle is not used for commercial purposes.

Tennessee SB0284 amends state law to ensure that visually impaired vehicle owners are not required to obtain a commercial motor vehicle liability policy if their vehicle is not used for commercial purposes. The bill defines "commercial purposes" to exclude employing a driver for personal use and defines "visually impaired" as blind or partially blind. This change takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to policies entered into or renewed on or after that date.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 18

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce & Labor Committee

Feb 10, 2025

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Jan 27, 2025

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration