Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 65, Chapter 15.
Tennessee SB1889 requires applicants for a driver license who do not have sufficient English reading and speaking skills to be issued a restricted license for one year and mandates that they retake the written driver license examination in English to obtain a full license thereafter. The bill also stipulates that individuals must provide evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or temporary lawful resident status before registering vehicles. This legislation primarily affects non-English speaking individuals seeking driver licenses and vehicle registration in Tennessee.
Tennessee SB1889 requires applicants for a driver license who do not have sufficient English reading and speaking skills to be issued a restricted license for one year and mandates that they retake the written driver license examination in English to obtain a full license thereafter. The bill also stipulates that individuals must provide evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or temporary lawful resident status before registering vehicles. This legislation primarily affects non-English speaking individuals seeking driver licenses and vehicle registration in Tennessee.
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Taylor, Brent
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
May 18, 2026
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 954