Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1551: Driver Licenses - As enacted, requires the department of correction to coordinate with the department of safety to provide a driver license to certain inmates who are discharged from imprisonment and who intend to reside in this state; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Section 41-51-301 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3.

In committee Last action April 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 688

Plain-language summary

HB 1551 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver Licenses - As enacted, requires the department of correction to coordinate with the department of safety to provide a driver license to certain inmates who are discharged from imprisonment and who intend to reside in this state; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Section 41-51-301 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3. Primary sponsor: Elaine Davis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 688.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Elaine Davis (Republican).