STATE BILLTN SB 1635PASSED

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 6, 2026; 220 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

TN SB 1635 · PassedApr 6

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Last action: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 · Apr 6, 2026

Bill history

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Apr 6, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 6, 2026Pub. Ch. 648

Apr 1, 2026Signed by Governor.Senate

Mar 20, 2026Transmitted to Governor for action.Senate

Mar 19, 2026Signed by H. SpeakerHouse

Mar 18, 2026Signed by Senate SpeakerSenate

Mar 17, 2026Enrolled and ready for signaturesSenate

Mar 16, 2026Passed H., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0House

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Mar 16, 2026Subst. for comp. HB.House

Feb 23, 2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.House

Feb 19, 2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseSenate

Feb 19, 2026Sponsor(s) Added.Senate

Feb 19, 2026Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0Senate

Feb 17, 2026Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/19/2026Senate

Feb 11, 2026Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeSenate

Feb 4, 2026Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/11/2026Senate

Jan 15, 2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety CommitteeSenate

Jan 14, 2026Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationSenate

Jan 13, 2026Filed for introductionSenate

Recorded votes

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeFeb 11, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassed

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to AdoptFeb 19, 2026 · Senate · 31 yea · 0 nayPassed

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATIONMar 16, 2026 · House · 93 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3, relative to the 2021 Precious Cargo Act.

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