SB1783

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to application procedures for driver licenses.

Complete·5/27/26

SB1783 amends Tennessee's driver license application procedures to inform applicants about REAL ID compliant and non-compliant licenses.

SB1783 modifies Tennessee's driver license application process by requiring staff to inform applicants about the choice between REAL ID compliant and non-compliant licenses. Applicants must receive a printed document detailing required documents, usage purposes, and acceptable alternative IDs. The Department of Safety's website must display a statement that obtaining a REAL ID compliant license is optional. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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18 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 25

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1094

May 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.