SB1738

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-116 and Section 55-6-107, relative to military personnel.

Complete·5/18/26

Exempts active military personnel stationed outside Tennessee from additional vehicle registration fees.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to exempt active military personnel stationed outside Tennessee from paying additional vehicle registration fees when renewing their registrations. The exemption requires the service member to provide official stationing orders to the county clerk at the time of registration renewal. The Tennessee Code Commission is requested to update cross-references to reflect the changes. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 18

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 969

May 18

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 13

Senate

Signed by Governor.