Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes the commissioner of revenue to take reasonable measures to publicize the availability of the option to designate in the Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database a driver's need for assistance with expressive language or communicating needs due to an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition; authorizes the department of safety to take such measures with respect to the voluntary designation on a driver license or identification of an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 54; Title 55; Title 65 and Title 67.
HB 209 requires the Tennessee Department of Revenue and the Department of Safety to publicly inform drivers about an existing option to voluntarily indicate on their vehicle registration or driver's license that they have an intellectual or developmental disability or medical condition affecting communication. This applies specifically to drivers who need assistance with expressive language or communicating needs due to such conditions. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law to authorize these agencies to take reasonable steps - like website updates or brochures - to publicize the availability of this designation. It does not create a new requirement but ensures drivers are aware of the current option to signal communication needs to officials.
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Introduced Jan 27, 2025
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Dan Howell
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