SB 2089 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Motor Vehicles - As introduced, creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for a motor vehicle dealer or salesperson to knowingly retain a copy, in an electronic or other format, of a person's identification. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 47 and Title 55.

SB 2089 prohibits motor vehicle dealers and salespeople from knowingly retaining copies of customer identification (such as driver's licenses, photo IDs, or Social Security cards) in electronic or physical formats. It directly affects dealers and sales staff who handle customer information during vehicle transactions. The law allows dealers to request ID for normal business purposes but bans keeping copies unless acting under a valid power of attorney for title/registration transactions. Violations are punishable as Class B misdemeanors with a $1,000 fine, effective July 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Rusty Crowe
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