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House approves bill barring recognition of out-of-state licenses issued only to undocumented immigrants
Summary
House passed HB 749, prohibiting recognition of out-of-state driver's licenses that are issued exclusively to individuals without lawful presence and marked as such. Supporters called it an enforcement tool; opponents raised constitutional and civil-rights concerns.
The Tennessee House on Friday approved House Bill 749, which prohibits the state from recognizing out-of-state driver's licenses that are issued specifically to individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States and that bear a marking to indicate that status.
Sponsor Rep. Reeves said the bill targets "special purpose" licenses that certain states issue solely to undocumented immigrants and asked the Department of Safety to maintain a public list of those licenses so law enforcement would have guidance. "Tennessee will not recognize driver's licenses from other states that are issued exclusively to…
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