Tennessee Senate Bill SB2828

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/1/24

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21, Part 1 and Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to registration plates issued for persons with disabilities.

Impact

If enacted, SB2828 will require that once the existing inventory of registration plates for persons with disabilities is depleted, new plates issued will contain the national motto language as specified in the new amendments. This ensures compliance with the updated regulations while still offering the existing plate designs for a limited time. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, allowing time for the transition and distribution of the new plates.

Summary

Senate Bill 2828 proposes amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning registration plates issued to persons with disabilities. Specifically, it aims to adjust the language concerning these registration plates by revising Section 55-4-103(b)(5)(A) and relating to provisions outlined in Section 55-21-103. The bill emphasizes the inclusion of language pertaining to the national motto on the registration plates for private passenger motor vehicles.

Contention

While the bill straightforwardly amends existing laws regarding the design of registration plates, there may be diverse opinions on the necessity of incorporating the national motto into the registration plates. Advocates for the inclusion of the motto argue for the significance of national symbols, while opponents might raise concerns over the implications of mixing state-issued items with religious or patriotic language.