TN SB 1635
enactedMotor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1635 pass?
Yes. TN SB 1635 has been enacted into law as of 2026-04-06. Latest recorded action (2026-04-06): Pub. Ch. 648
What is TN SB 1635 about?
TN SB 1635 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - 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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1635?
Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1635.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-04-06 — Pub. Ch. 648
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Akbariprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-14
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-15
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-04
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
2026-02-11
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-02-17
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/19/2026
2026-02-19
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-02-19
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-02-19
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
passage
2026-02-23
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-16
Passed H., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
passage
2026-03-16
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-03-17
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-03-18
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-03-19
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-03-20
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-01
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-04-06
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
2026-04-06
Pub. Ch. 648
Versions
Documents
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Votes
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/11/2026 Passed
2026-02-11 · pass · 8-0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/19/2026 Passed (1)
2026-02-19 · pass · 31-0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/16/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-16 · pass · 93-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1942
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