SB 498 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Driver Licenses - As enacted, deletes requirement that certified copy of court order that withdraws order denying driving privileges for juvenile offender be submitted to the department of safety within 10 days of issuance. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 7.

SB 498 removes a 10-day deadline for submitting certified court orders that withdraw driving privilege denials for juvenile offenders to the Tennessee Department of Safety. This change directly affects juvenile offenders whose driving privileges were previously denied but now have that denial withdrawn by a court. The bill amends Tennessee Code § 55-10-703 by deleting the requirement to submit the court order copy "within ten (10) days after it is issued," simplifying the administrative process for reinstating licenses. The bill became law as Public Chapter 142 on April 4, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/19/2025
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
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Sara Kyle
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