SB1667Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 55 and Title 56, relative to motor vehicle financial responsibility.
Introduced by Bill Powers, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, prohibits the initial issuance of registration of a motor vehicle if the vehicle has not met the requirements of the "Financial Responsibility Law of 1977," which provides insurance and financial responsibility requirements for motor vehicle operators; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 55 and Title 56.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2027
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · April 22, 2026
25
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | No |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | 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 3/4/2026
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0855)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 25, Nays 6
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0642)
Passed H., Ayes 68, Nays 22, PNV 1
Sponsor(s) Added.
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1077
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 07/01/2027
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