SB 1669 Driver Licenses - As enacted, removes present law that prohibits a person from being denied a commercial driver license, or being deemed medically unqualified to operate a motor vehicle, based on the failure to meet motor safety carrier regulations because of a medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin, but whose medical history indicates that the insulin controls the diabetes to the extent that the condition is not likely to cause any loss of ability to control a motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50, Part 4.
Latest: Jan 21, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 601
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/25/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/25/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 |
| Republican | 7 |
How each member voted (8)
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Where it stands
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Full official history (10 actions)
- Jan 14, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 15, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 21, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
- Feb 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
- Feb 18, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 2/25/2026
- Feb 18, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
- Feb 25, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Feb 27, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026
- Mar 2, 2026SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- Mar 23, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 601
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