SB 2648 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Motor Vehicles - As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days from the date of an order suspending or revoking a commercial driver license that a petition may be filed to appeal the decision. - Amends TCA Title 55.

SB 2648 amends Tennessee law to extend the deadline for commercial drivers to appeal a license suspension or revocation from 10 to 15 days. This change directly affects commercial drivers who receive an order suspending or revoking their license. The bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Section 55-19-108(c), updating the appeal window without altering other provisions. The law would take effect upon enactment, providing affected drivers an additional five days to file their appeal.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Kerry Roberts
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