HB1551Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 41-51-301 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3, relative to licenses.
Introduced by Elaine Davis, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 688
April 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 23, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Jay Reedy | 74 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee- Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/17/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/23/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 688
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