Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3.
Tennessee HB1942 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3 to include stuttering and other communication disorders as qualifying medical conditions under the "2021 Precious Cargo Act." This bill affects drivers with these communication disorders by allowing them to apply for a designation in the Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database, indicating their need for assistance in communicating with first responders during traffic stops. The key provision clarifies and expands the list of qualifying conditions for this designation.
Tennessee HB1942 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3 to include stuttering and other communication disorders as qualifying medical conditions under the "2021 Precious Cargo Act." This bill affects drivers with these communication disorders by allowing them to apply for a designation in the Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database, indicating their need for assistance in communicating with first responders during traffic stops. The key provision clarifies and expands the list of qualifying conditions for this designation.
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