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

HB 1708: Motor Vehicles - As enacted, adds certain language comprehension requirements for certain driver licenses; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted in the U.S. for certain vehicle registrations; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen for certain driving and related licenses. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 65, Chapter 15.

Enacted Last action May 18, 2026: Pub. Ch. 954

Plain-language summary

HB 1708 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor Vehicles - As enacted, adds certain language comprehension requirements for certain driver licenses; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted in the U.S. for certain vehicle registrations; requires documentation as a U.S. citizen for certain driving and related licenses. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 65, Chapter 15. Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 954.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican).