Safety, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to develop and design for a driver who has a developmental or intellectual disability a blue envelope that holds the driver's essential documents, including a driver license, vehicle registration, and contact card. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55.
SB 1802 requires Tennessee's Department of Safety to create a blue envelope for drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The envelope will hold essential documents like a driver's license, vehicle registration, and contact card, and include communication guidelines to help law enforcement officers interact effectively with these drivers. Starting January 1, 2027, individuals with these disabilities can request the envelope at driver services centers or county clerk offices. The bill directly affects drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities and law enforcement officers during traffic interactions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
London Lamar
DDemocratic
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