SB 2604 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Motor Vehicles - As introduced, requires the department of safety to update the advisory guidelines for best behaviors of drivers during traffic stops developed under present law; requires the updated guidelines to be included in driver education programs, driver improvement courses, and in the driver license manual. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

SB 2604 requires Tennessee's Department of Safety to update and include specific safety guidelines for drivers during traffic stops in driver education programs, driver improvement courses, and the official driver license manual. The guidelines mandate actions like pulling over safely, turning off the engine, keeping hands visible, remaining calm, and complying with officer instructions during encounters. By July 2027, driver education programs must teach these guidelines, and by October 2027, driver's license exams must include questions about laws for displaying documents during stops. The bill also requires the Department of Safety to promote these guidelines publicly through its website and license renewal materials.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
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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Steve Southerland
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