HB 1832 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Driver Licenses - As introduced, authorizes the department of safety to issue a for-hire endorsement to operate a Class D vehicle to an applicant who would otherwise qualify for a for-hire endorsement but for the requirement of at least two years of unrestricted driving prior to the date of application if the applicant has completed a sentence of incarceration after conviction for an offense and currently has a restricted license for unpaid fines and court costs and is making payments in accordance with a payment plan. - Amends TCA Title 55.

HB 1832 modifies Tennessee's driver license rules to allow certain individuals to obtain a for-hire endorsement for Class D vehicles without meeting the standard two-year unrestricted driving requirement. It directly affects people who have completed incarceration for a conviction, currently hold a restricted license due to unpaid fines/court costs, and are making payments under a court-ordered plan. The key provision waives the driving experience requirement for these applicants, enabling them to qualify for the endorsement while ensuring they meet other standard criteria like age and vehicle ownership rules. This change aims to provide a pathway for reentry into commercial driving for a specific group facing barriers due to past legal issues and financial obligations.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
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Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
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Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
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Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Lowell Russell
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