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

SB 1479: 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.

Enacted Last action April 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 688

Plain-language summary

SB 1479 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on December 10, 2025. 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: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 688.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).