SB 199: Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes the commissioner of revenue to take reasonable measures to publicize the availability of the option to designate in the Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database a driver's need for assistance with expressive language or communicating needs due to an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition; authorizes the department of safety to take such measures with respect to the voluntary designation on a driver license or identification of an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.

Plain-language summary

SB 199 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes the commissioner of revenue to take reasonable measures to publicize the availability of the option to designate in the Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database a driver's need for assistance with expressive language or communicating needs due to an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition; authorizes the department of safety to take such measures with respect to the voluntary designation on a driver license or identification of an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Becky Massey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee.

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