Senate Bill 1297, also known as House Bill 1316, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to update the terminology and regulations surrounding driver licenses, particularly focusing on the transition from physical to digital formats. The bill inserts the term "physical" before "Tennessee driver license" in Section 2-7-112(c)(1) and modifies other sections to replace "electronic" with "digital" in relation to driver license systems and formats. Additionally, it establishes that individuals aged eighteen and older can operate non-commercial vehicles under supervision for demonstration purposes. The bill also stipulates that no fees can be charged for participation in the digital driver license system.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new regulations regarding the collection and use of biometric identifiers and geolocation data in the digital driver license system. It mandates that biometric identifiers can only be collected for the purpose of confirming identity against existing driver license photos, and that such data must be destroyed within three days. The bill ensures that participation in the digital driver license system is voluntary and that no entity can require its use over a physical driver license. It also outlines the conditions under which a person's participation in the digital system may be disabled, such as if their physical driver license is revoked or if their device is lost or stolen.

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