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AI Summary
This bill prohibits digital driver licenses for voter ID and restricts geolocation data collection.
Business Impact
If you operate a digital driver license system in Tennessee, you must comply with strict data retention and privacy rules by April 24, 2025, or face 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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Affected Industries
What This Means
Tennessee's SB1297 introduces significant regulations on digital driver licenses, particularly concerning voter identification. It prohibits the use of digital IDs for voting and imposes strict limits on geolocation tracking. Businesses involved in digital identification systems must prepare for compliance by the effective date.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits digital driver licenses for voter identification.
- Regulates retention and disclosure of biometric data.
- Prohibits collection of geolocation data.
Latest Legislative Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 297
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Massey R | Sponsor | SD-006 |
| Jack Johnson R | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Shane Reeves R | Sponsor | SD-014 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 ·
Mar 5, 2025
9 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
SA0055
Pending
2025-03-05
Compliance Checklist
Ensure digital driver license systems do not retain biometric data longer than three days.
Who: Entities operating digital driver license systems.
Deadline: By April 24, 2025.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Entities operating digital driver license systems.
Deadline: By April 24, 2025.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Obtain clear consent from users before capturing biometric identifiers.
Who: Entities providing digital driver license services.
Deadline: By April 24, 2025.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Entities providing digital driver license services.
Deadline: By April 24, 2025.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
SB1297 amends Tennessee Code to prohibit the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes. It establishes regulations for the use, retention, and disclosure of data collected through the digital driver license system, specifically addressing biometric identifiers. The bill mandates that biometric data must be collected only for identity verification and prohibits the collection of geolocation data. Entities involved in the digital driver license system must ensure compliance with these regulations by April 28, 2025. The bill aligns with broader trends in data privacy legislation across the United States.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View SB1297 on official legislature website →
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