Safety, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to provide a person with a free photo identification license at each location where the department issues a driver license or photo identification license if the person signs an affidavit stating that the person does not have a valid government issued photo identification. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 8 and Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 3.

SB 1136 requires Tennessee's Department of Safety to provide free photo identification licenses at all locations where driver licenses are issued. It applies directly to residents who sign a written statement confirming they do not have a valid government-issued photo ID. The bill mandates this free service be available at every license-issuing location starting July 1, 2025, and allows issuance even if a person holds a basic non-photo driver license. This policy change aims to reduce barriers for residents without existing photo ID, such as low-income individuals or seniors.