Tennessee senators move amended English-only driver’s license testing

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 525

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a watered-down version of an English-only driver’s license testing bill as part of their 2026 immigration package formulated with the White House.

Senate Bill 1889 sponsored by Republican Sen. Brent Taylor of Shelby County passed the Transportation Committee Wednesday with an amendment that allows applicants to take the initial test in their native language, then drive for three years on an unrestricted license before they would have to take the …

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