House Bill 1316, also known as Senate Bill 1297, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to update the terminology and regulations surrounding driver licenses. Notably, the bill introduces the term "physical" before "Tennessee driver license" in Section 2-7-112 and modifies the language in Section 55-50-306 to replace "electronic" with "digital" in reference to driver license systems and formats. Additionally, the bill establishes that individuals aged eighteen and older can operate a non-commercial vehicle under the supervision of a Department of Safety employee during practical demonstrations.

The bill also outlines new provisions regarding the digital driver license system, including restrictions on data retention and the collection of biometric identifiers. It specifies that biometric data can only be collected for the purpose of confirming identity against existing driver license photos and mandates that consent must be obtained each time biometric identifiers are captured. Furthermore, it prohibits the sale or redisclosure of personal data collected through the digital system, ensuring that participation in the digital driver license system is not mandatory and that no preferential treatment is given based on its use. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-7-112(c)(1), 2-7-112, 2-7-112(c)(3), 55-50-306, 55-50-304, 55-50-306(d), 55-50-306(e), 55-50-102(22)(D), 55-50-102