SB 745 Tennessee Senate · 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.

SB 745 creates a Class A misdemeanor for individuals in the U.S. without legal authorization who operate a motor vehicle without both a valid driver's license and proof of financial responsibility (like insurance). It directly affects undocumented immigrants who drive without meeting these specific documentation requirements. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 39 and 55 to establish this offense, limiting the maximum fine to $1,000. The law would take effect on July 1, 2025, if passed.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
5
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2025
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ken Yager
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