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

SB 492: Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires an enforcement officer to issue an out-of-service order to a driver issued a commercial driver license if the officer determines during a safety inspection that the driver is unable to read and speak the English language in violation of federal requirements for commercial driver license holders; applies penalties against employers of such drivers. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 492 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires an enforcement officer to issue an out-of-service order to a driver issued a commercial driver license if the officer determines during a safety inspection that the driver is unable to read and speak the English language in violation of federal requirements for commercial driver license holders; applies penalties against employers of such drivers. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Failed in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).