SB 778 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Driver Licenses - As enacted, limits to four the number of points that may be assessed to a person's driver record for the offense of operating a motor vehicle while the person's driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.

SB 778 reclassifies driving with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license as a "nonmoving traffic violation" under Tennessee law (specifically amending TCA § 55-50-504). This change directly affects drivers who operate vehicles while their license is inactive, as these violations will no longer count as moving violations. The key mechanism is the new classification, which typically results in fewer points assessed against a driver's license compared to moving violations. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and aims to reduce penalty severity for this specific offense.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action May 27, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Adam Lowe
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