SB 1669 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Driver Licenses - As enacted, removes present law that prohibits a person from being denied a commercial driver license, or being deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle, based on the failure to meet motor safety carrier regulations because of a medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 4.

SB 1669 removes state restrictions on commercial driver license (CDL) holders with certain medical conditions, provided they are certified as medically qualified by a federally certified medical examiner. The bill directly affects commercial drivers who meet federal medical standards (per 49 CFR 391.43) and hold a valid certification from a medical examiner listed on the national registry. It amends Tennessee law to ensure state regulations do not override federal medical qualifications for these drivers. This change allows qualified drivers to operate commercial vehicles without additional state-imposed medical restrictions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 2/25/2026
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Powers
RRepublican
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