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

SB 1950: Driver Licenses - As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to issue a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle to an applicant who would otherwise qualify for a for-hire endorsement but for the requirement of at least two years of unrestricted driving prior to the date of application if the applicant has completed a sentence of incarceration after conviction for an offense and currently has a restricted license for unpaid fines and court costs and is making payments in accordance with a payment plan. - Amends TCA Title 55.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1950 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver Licenses - As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to issue a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle to an applicant who would otherwise qualify for a for-hire endorsement but for the requirement of at least two years of unrestricted driving prior to the date of application if the applicant has completed a sentence of incarceration after conviction for an offense and currently has a restricted license for unpaid fines and court costs and is making payments in accordance with a payment plan. - Amends TCA Title 55. Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).