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AI Summary
The bill prohibits digital driver licenses for voting and regulates biometric data use in Tennessee's digital driver license system.
Business Impact
If you operate a digital driver license system in Tennessee, you must ensure compliance with biometric data regulations by 2025 or face legal penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
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What This Means
Tennessee's HB1316 addresses the use of digital driver licenses, specifically prohibiting their use for voter identification. It also imposes regulations on the collection and retention of biometric data, impacting entities involved in the digital driver license system and setting guidelines for data privacy and security.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits digital driver licenses for voter identification.
- Prohibits the sale of biometric identifiers except under legal requirements.
- Prohibits collection of geolocation data for the digital driver license system.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Howell R | Sponsor | HD-022 |
| G.A. Hardaway D | Sponsor | HD-093 |
| Jake McCalmon R | Sponsor | HD-063 |
| Kelly Keisling R | Sponsor | HD-038 |
| Kevin Raper R | Sponsor | HD-024 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
S ·
Floor Vote: VOTE: Third Consideration ·
Apr 10, 2025
27 Yea
1 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
Floor Vote: VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION ·
Apr 7, 2025
83 Yea
7 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee ·
Mar 18, 2025
16 Yea
3 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
HA0118
Pending
2025-03-19
Compliance Checklist
Ensure biometric data is not retained longer than three days.
Who: Entities operating the digital driver license system.
Deadline: By April 28, 2025.
Penalty: Legal penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Entities operating the digital driver license system.
Deadline: By April 28, 2025.
Penalty: Legal penalties for non-compliance.
Obtain clear consent before capturing biometric identifiers.
Who: Entities providing mobile applications for digital licenses.
Deadline: By April 28, 2025.
Penalty: Legal penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Entities providing mobile applications for digital licenses.
Deadline: By April 28, 2025.
Penalty: Legal penalties for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
HB1316 amends existing Tennessee law to prohibit the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes. It establishes regulations concerning the collection, retention, and disclosure of biometric identifiers. The bill prohibits the sale or redisclosure of such data, except under specific legal circumstances. Entities involved in the digital driver license system must comply with these regulations by the effective date of April 28, 2025. This bill aligns with growing concerns over data privacy and the use of biometric technology in identification systems, reflecting similar legislative trends in other states.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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