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IntroducedJan 21, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Motor Vehicles - As introduced, requires an applicant for a driver license who cannot speak and read English sufficiently to be issued a restricted license for one year and to re-take the written driver license examination in English to be issued a driver license thereafter; requires evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or temporary lawful resident status prior to registering vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 65, Chapter 15.
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Senate • Feb 02, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
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- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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