House Bill 1546, sponsored by McCalmon, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 4, concerning the qualifications for commercial driver licenses. The bill introduces a new subsection (e) to Section 55-50-411, which states that the existing qualifications outlined in subsections (b) and (c) will not apply to individuals who hold a commercial driver license and are certified as medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. This certification must be issued by a medical examiner who is certified by the federal motor carrier safety administration and listed on the national registry of certified medical examiners.

The bill aims to streamline the qualifications for commercial drivers by recognizing the validity of medical certifications from federally certified examiners, thereby potentially easing the regulatory burden on qualified drivers. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-50-411