State of mDLs in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security confirmed in February 2024 that a mobile ID program is currently being established. The department has not announced a timeline or launch date. House Bill 2792 and Senate Bill 2661 both propose the establishment of a secure digital ID for Tennessee residents.
These bills were proposed after the Tennessee Department of Safety began working on a mobile ID, so there may be a Tennessee digital ID rollout regardless of this bill’s status.
Notable elements of Tennessee HB 2792/SB 2661
- The Tennessee mobile ID, as outlined in this bill, would be accepted in lieu of a physical driver’s license by law enforcement officials
- The Tennessee digital ID cannot be used for voting purposes.
- The bill stipulates that the use of a mobile ID would not constitute consent for law enforcement to access any other content on the device.
Other Tennessee mDL resources
Tennessee General Assembly Could Examine Switching to Digital Licenses (WZTV)
Digital Driver’s License – Your ID In Your Smartphone (Thales)
New Bill Introduced to Create Digital License for TN Residents (Local3News)
Tennessee Aims to Join Growing Number of States Implementing Digital Driver’s License (NTD News)