SB 2608 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Safety, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to develop and design for a driver who has a developmental or intellectual disability a blue envelope and a driver who has a mental illness a green envelope that holds the driver's essential documents, including a driver license, vehicle registration, and contact card. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55.

SB 2608 requires Tennessee's Department of Safety to create blue envelopes for drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities and green envelopes for drivers with mental illness. These envelopes would hold essential documents (driver license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and contact card) and include communication guidelines to help law enforcement interact appropriately during encounters. The program would begin January 1, 2027, with envelopes available at all driver services centers and county clerk offices. It directly affects drivers with these specific conditions by providing a standardized way to share critical information during police interactions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Powers
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