Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 749: Driver Licenses - As enacted, creates the Class B misdemeanor offense of operating a motor vehicle in this state with an invalid driver license; designates out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to illegal aliens as invalid driver licenses in this state. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 749 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver Licenses - As enacted, creates the Class B misdemeanor offense of operating a motor vehicle in this state with an invalid driver license; designates out-of-state driver licenses issued exclusively to illegal aliens as invalid driver licenses in this state. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50. Primary sponsor: Reeves. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Pub. Ch. 288.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 288
- Effective date(s) 04/24/2025, 01/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 6
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Passed H., Ayes 68, Nays 21, PNV 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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