Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1479: Driver Licenses - As enacted, requires the department of correction to coordinate with the department of safety to provide a driver license to certain inmates who are discharged from imprisonment and who intend to reside in this state; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Section 41-51-301 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1479 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver Licenses - As enacted, requires the department of correction to coordinate with the department of safety to provide a driver license to certain inmates who are discharged from imprisonment and who intend to reside in this state; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Section 41-51-301 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 688.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gardenhire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“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. 688
- Effective date(s) 04/14/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0702)
- Passed H., Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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