SB 1297 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Driver Licenses - As enacted, prohibits the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes; regulates the use, retention, and disclosure of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers; prohibits geolocation data from being collected for purposes of the digital driver license system; revises other provisions related to driver licenses. - Amends TCA Section 2-7-112 and Title 55, Chapter 50.

SB 1297 prohibits using digital driver licenses for voter identification in Tennessee, requiring physical licenses instead at polling places. It regulates digital license systems by banning geolocation data collection, limiting data retention to 3 days, and restricting biometric data (like face scans) to verification only. The law affects all Tennessee residents using digital licenses, particularly voters who would otherwise rely on them for ID. It also mandates strict data security and prohibits selling personal information collected through the system.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jack Johnson
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