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

SB 5: Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires the department of safety to redesign driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate driver licenses, and photo identification cards issued to lawful permanent residents of the United States, and temporary driver licenses and permits and temporary photo identification licenses issued to qualified noncitizens, so that the licenses and permits may be easily distinguished from driver and photo identification licenses issued to residents of this state who are United States citizens. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.

In committee Last action January 15, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 5 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on November 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires the department of safety to redesign driver licenses, instruction permits, intermediate driver licenses, and photo identification cards issued to lawful permanent residents of the United States, and temporary driver licenses and permits and temporary photo identification licenses issued to qualified noncitizens, so that the licenses and permits may be easily distinguished from driver and photo identification licenses issued to residents of this state who are United States citizens. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).