SB1479

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 41-51-301 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3, relative to licenses.

Complete·4/27/26

Tennessee SB1479 amends state code to extend driver licenses for inmates and allows for photo identification licenses for those without valid.

Tennessee SB1479 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to extend driver licenses for inmates whose licenses expired during incarceration or within six months after release. The bill also allows for the provision of photo identification licenses for inmates without valid driver licenses. The departments of safety and correction must enter into a data-sharing agreement to facilitate this process. The department of safety must notify the license holder within three days of the extension.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 25

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

Feb 18

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

Apr 27

Pub. Ch. 688

Apr 27

Effective date(s) 04/14/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Signed by Governor.