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Criminal Justice (People with Disabilities)

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Tennessee, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

TN Legislature US Congress
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114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2244: Safety, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to develop and design for a driver who has a developmental or intellectual disability a blue envelope and a driver who has a mental illness a green envelope that holds the driver's essential documents, including a driver license, vehicle registration, and contact card. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55.

HB 2244 requires Tennessee's Department of Safety to create two specialized envelopes for drivers with specific conditions: a blue envelope for drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and a green envelope for drivers with mental illness. Each envelope will hold essential documents (driver license, vehicle registration, contact card) and include exterior communication guidelines to help law enforcement officers interact appropriately during traffic stops. The envelopes will be available starting January 1, 2027, at all driver services centers and county clerk offices. This bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 55-21-401 through 55-21-405.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates communication guidelines for law enforcement during traffic stops with drivers having disabilities, reducing potential conflicts and enhancing officer interactions.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates safety protocols for law enforcement interactions during traffic stops for drivers with disabilities, enhancing transportation safety compliance.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration Tags People with Disabilities
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2608: Safety, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to develop and design for a driver who has a developmental or intellectual disability a blue envelope and a driver who has a mental illness a green envelope that holds the driver's essential documents, including a driver license, vehicle registration, and contact card. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 52 and Title 55.

SB 2608 requires Tennessee's Department of Safety to create blue envelopes for drivers with developmental or intellectual disabilities and green envelopes for drivers with mental illness. These envelopes would hold essential documents (driver license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and contact card) and include communication guidelines to help law enforcement interact appropriately during encounters. The program would begin January 1, 2027, with envelopes available at all driver services centers and county clerk offices. It directly affects drivers with these specific conditions by providing a standardized way to share critical information during police interactions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides law enforcement with communication guidelines for interactions with drivers with disabilities, enhancing accountability and reducing potential conflicts during encounters.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Tags People with Disabilities