SB2608

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55, relative to the department of safety.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2608 mandates the creation of envelopes for drivers with mental illness or developmental disabilities to assist law enforcement.

Tennessee SB2608 requires the Department of Safety to create green envelopes for drivers with mental illness and blue envelopes for those with developmental or intellectual disabilities. These envelopes hold essential documents and include communication guidelines to help law enforcement officers recognize and appropriately interact with drivers who have these conditions. The envelopes will be available starting January 1, 2027, at driver services centers and county clerk's offices.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation and Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Mar 4

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026

Mar 4

Senate

Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026