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

SB 228: Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, enacts the "Law Enforcement’s Safer Tennessee Electronic Registration (LESTER) Act," which clarifies that law enforcement is required to accept a digital copy of vehicle registration as proof of registration. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55.

Enacted Last action May 2, 2025: Pub. Ch. 157

Plain-language summary

SB 228 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, enacts the "Law Enforcement’s Safer Tennessee Electronic Registration (LESTER) Act," which clarifies that law enforcement is required to accept a digital copy of vehicle registration as proof of registration. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Pub. Ch. 157.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).