HB 2612 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Driver Licenses - As enacted, requires driver license station staff to inquire of applicants whether the applicant would like a driver license that complies with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 or does not comply with such act; makes other related revisions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.

HB 2612 requires Tennessee driver license staff to ask applicants at the time of application or renewal whether they want a REAL ID-compliant license (meeting federal security standards) or a non-REAL ID-compliant license. Applicants must receive a printed document explaining the different document requirements, acceptable uses (like domestic air travel), alternatives (such as a passport), and technology differences between the two license types. This makes REAL ID compliance optional for all applicants without changing federal requirements, and staff must process non-REAL ID applications if chosen. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action May 27, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
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Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Apr 15, 2026
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Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
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Apr 8, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
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Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
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Mar 11, 2026
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Placed on cal. Transportation Committee for 3/17/2026
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Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Transportation Committee
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Mar 4, 2026
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Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
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Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Bud Hulsey
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