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

SB 1373: 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

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1373 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 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: Bo Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Bo WatsonPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate11

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
  2. Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
  4. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  5. Filed for introduction

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source