SB1297Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 2-7-112 and Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to licenses.
Introduced by Jack Johnson, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, prohibits the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes; regulates the use, retention, and disclosure of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers; prohibits geolocation data from being collected for purposes of the digital driver license system; revises other provisions related to driver licenses. - Amends TCA Section 2-7-112 and Title 55, Chapter 50.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 297
April 28, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 · March 5, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| Mark Pody | 17 | Yes |
| Heidi Campbell | 20 | Yes |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/10/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 297
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