Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 556: Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires all written driver license examinations to be administered in English only; prohibits the use of a translation dictionary, electronic device, or interpreter to assist a person taking the examination. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 556 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver Licenses - As introduced, requires all written driver license examinations to be administered in English only; prohibits the use of a translation dictionary, electronic device, or interpreter to assist a person taking the examination. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3. Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kip Capley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
- Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
- Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction