SB1669

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 4, relative to commercial driver license qualifications.

Complete·3/23/26

Amends Tennessee Code to exempt certain medically certified commercial drivers from specific license qualification requirements.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to exempt individuals holding a commercial driver license and certified as medically qualified by a federal medical examiner listed on the national registry from certain license qualification requirements. This exemption applies if the medical certificate is issued under federal regulations. This act takes effect upon becoming a law.

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Roll Call Votes

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

8 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

Mar 23

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 601

Mar 2

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Feb 27

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026