Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, clarifies that stuttering and other types of communication disorders are qualifying medical conditions for purposes of the "2021 Precious Cargo Act," which authorizes drivers who have certain medical conditions to apply for a designation in the Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration System (VTRS) database of a need for assistance in communicating with first responders during traffic stops. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 3.

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 6Pub. Ch. 648Latest
   2. Apr 6Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
   3. Apr 1Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Mar 20Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Mar 19Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   6. Mar 18Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   7. Mar 17Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   8. Mar 16Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Mar 16Passed H., Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0Passed House
   10. Feb 23Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   11. Feb 19Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/19/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Feb 19Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   13. Feb 19Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   14. Feb 17Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/19/2026
   15. Feb 11Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/11/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   16. Feb 4Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
   17. Jan 15Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety CommitteeMinor
   18. Jan 14Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   19. Jan 13Filed for introductionIntroduced