HB1942Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.
Introduced by Harold Love, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, clarifies that stuttering and other types of communication disorders are qualifying medical conditions for purposes of the "2021 Precious Cargo Act," which authorizes drivers who have certain medical conditions to apply for a designation in the Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database of a need for assistance in communicating with first responders during traffic stops. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 648
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 10, 2026
20
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
20 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Robert Stevens | 13 | Yes |
| Elaine Davis | 18 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Dan Howell | 22 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Greg Vital | 29 | Yes |
| Tim Rudd | 34 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/10/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 648
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