SB 284 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Insurance, Motor Vehicles - As introduced, prohibits an insurance company from requiring a visually impaired owner of a motor vehicle to obtain a commercial motor vehicle liability policy in lieu of a standard owner's policy of liability insurance if the covered motor vehicle is not used for commercial purposes. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 12.

This bill prevents insurance companies from requiring visually impaired drivers (defined as blind or partially blind) to purchase commercial liability insurance instead of standard personal auto insurance when their vehicle isn't used for business. It specifically ensures that hiring a driver for personal use (like getting a ride) doesn't count as "commercial purpose." The law applies to all new or renewed insurance policies starting July 1, 2025, for eligible drivers. It directly affects visually impaired vehicle owners in Tennessee who previously faced potential insurance requirement changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce & Labor Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bo Watson
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