Tennessee House Bill HB2765

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/31/24

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to driver licenses.

Impact

This amendment could significantly impact how agencies process applications and renewals for driver licenses. By defining a business day standard instead of a calendar day, it may alleviate pressure on staff during peak times and provide more adequate response times for applicants. Supporters of the bill argue that this change is critical for ensuring that staff can maintain thorough and accurate processing without the rushed timeline previously imposed by the five-day requirement.

Summary

House Bill 2765 seeks to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 55, Chapter 50, which pertains to driver licenses. The main focus of this bill is to change the time frame in which specific actions related to driver licenses must be taken. By replacing the previous requirement of 'within five (5) days' with 'within five (5) business days', the bill aims to provide a clearer and more manageable timeline for actions related to driver licenses.

Contention

Though not explicitly mentioned in discussions, some may view this change as a minor technical adjustment that has far-reaching implications for operational efficiencies within state departments. The specificity of business days is likely to help reduce confusion among both staff and applicants regarding what is expected and when. However, there might be concerns if this change impacts the speed with which individuals receive their licenses, especially for those needing urgent access to driving privileges.