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

SB 1889: 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.

In committee Last action May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 954

Plain-language summary

SB 1889 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 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: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 954.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).