HB 558 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Motor Vehicles - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for a person who is in the United States without legal authorization to operate a motor vehicle without possessing a valid driver license and evidence of financial responsibility; limits the fine for such offense to a maximum of $1,000. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

HB 558 creates a Class A misdemeanor for undocumented immigrants operating a motor vehicle without both a valid driver's license and proof of insurance (financial responsibility). It directly affects individuals in Tennessee without legal authorization to drive. The bill sets a maximum $1,000 fine for this offense and amends Tennessee Code Sections 39-17-101 and 55-50-301. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
4
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Kip Capley
RRepublican
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