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PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 479
HOUSE BILL NO. 212
By Representatives Howell, Faison, Farmer
Substituted for: Senate Bill No. 203
By Senators Massey, Akbari, Campbell
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to license
plates.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by adding
the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Order of the Eastern Star;
SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-323, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (d):
(d)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued an Order of the
Eastern Star new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle
authorized by§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this section
must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the Order of the
Eastern Star. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative
from Rachel Chapter 30.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Order of the Eastern Star new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Rachel Chapter 30, in
accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance
of the organization's community service projects and other activities in this state.
SECTION 3. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(6), is amended by adding
the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Sigma Gamma Rho;
SECTION 4. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-294(a), is amended by inserting
the language "Sigma Gamma Rho," immediately after the language "Phi Beta Sigma,".
SECTION 5. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by adding
the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee;
SECTION 6. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-304, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (i):
(i)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
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licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued The Elephant
Sanctuary in Tennessee new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor
vehicle authorized by§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this section
must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of The Elephant
Sanctuary in Tennessee. The plates must be designed in consultation with a
representative from The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of The Elephant Sanctuary in
Tennessee new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to The
Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds
must be used exclusively in furtherance of the organization's mission to provide
sanctuary, care, and refuge to retired elephants in this state and to educate the
public on the crisis facing elephants in captivity and in the wild.
SECTION 7. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by adding
the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball;
SECTION 8. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-330, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (d):
(d)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Tennessee
Association of Vintage Base Ball new specialty earmarked license plate for a
motor vehicle authorized by§ 55-4-210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball. The plates must be designed in
consultation with a representative from the Tennessee Association of Vintage
Base Ball.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Tennessee Association of
Vintage Base Ball new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to
the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball, in accordance with § 55-4-301.
The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance of the organization's mission
to provide cultural enrichment and education programs and activities to youth
and adults in this state that emphasize honor, team play, respectful conduct, and
community pride.
SECTION 9. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by adding
the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Pickleball;
SECTION 10. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-330, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(e)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Pickleball new
specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
210( c).
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(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (e) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association. The plates must be designed in
consultation with a representative from the Tennessee Junior Pickleball
Association.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Pickleball new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Junior Pickleball
Association, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively
in furtherance of the organization's mission to develop every child's ability to
engage in and play the game of pickleball while building character, developing
long-term values and skills, and creating a lifelong love of sports, physical
activity, and healthy competition.
SECTION 11. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Man2Man Prostate Cancer Group;
SECTION 12. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-343, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (d):
(d)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Man2Man Prostate
Cancer Group new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle
authorized by§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Man2Man Prostate Cancer Group. The plates must be designed in consultation
with a representative from Man2Man Prostate Cancer Group, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Man2Man Prostate Cancer
Group new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the
Man2Man Prostate Cancer Group, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The
funds must be used exclusively in this state to promote prostate cancer health
and wellness, including by providing or supporting public service announcements
and multiple yearly educational and free PSA health screen events; partnering
with church and community health fairs, seminars, monthly support groups; and
providing or supporting programs for prostate cancer survivors to mentor
individuals.
SECTION 13. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() Tennessee Dachshund Rescue;
SECTION 14. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-304, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection U):
U)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Tennessee
Dachshund Rescue new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle
authorized by§ 55-4-210(c).
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(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection U) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of
Tennessee Dachshund Rescue. The plates must be designed in consultation
with a representative from Tennessee Dachshund Rescue, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Tennessee Dachshund Rescue
new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee
Dachshund Rescue, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be
used exclusively in this state to support the comprehensive care and well-being
of rescued dachshunds, including covering veterinary bills and providing
necessary supplies such as food, bedding, and medications.
SECTION 15. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Singing for Change;
SECTION 16. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-324, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(e)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Singing for Change
new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (e) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of Singing
for Change. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative
from SFC Charitable Foundation, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Singing for Change new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to SFC Charitable Foundation, Inc.,
in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state
in furtherance of the mission of the organization created by Jimmy Buffett to
support community and charitable programs and services that address the root
causes of social or environmental problems and inspire, empower, and equip
people to become more self-sufficient.
SECTION 17. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Florida A&M University;
SECTION 18. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-334, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (e):
(e)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Florida A&M
University new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized
by§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (e) must contain the colors and logo of Florida A&M University and
include any other appropriate design representative of the university. The plates
must be designed in consultation with a representative from Florida A&M
University.
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(3) The funds produced from the sale of Florida A&M University new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Florida A&M
University Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must first be
used to support students from this state who are enrolled at Florida A&M
University. If no such students are enrolled, then the funds must be used in this
state for student scholarships, research, and other university academic programs
that take place in this state.
SECTION 19. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() Tennessee Environment & Restoration;
SECTION 20. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-350, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (d):
(d)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Tennessee
Environment & Restoration new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor
vehicle authorized by§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of
Tennessee Environment & Restoration. The plates must be designed in
consultation with a representative from Tennessee Environmental Council, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Tennessee Environment &
Restoration new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to
Tennessee Environmental Council, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The
funds must be used exclusively in this state to support efforts to clean and
restore Tennessee's rivers and streams, help residents compost and recycle, and
plant native trees and pollinator habitats.
SECTION 21. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Nashville Sounds;
SECTION 22. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-331, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(h)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Nashville Sounds
new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (h) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Nashville Sounds. The plates must be designed in consultation with a
representative from the Nashville Sounds Foundation.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nashville Sounds new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Nashville Sounds Foundation,
in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state
in furtherance of the organization's mission to harness the power of baseball to
make a positive impact across middle Tennessee, focusing on social
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responsibility, education, and the transformative ability of sports to change lives,
and to support the community through education, youth development, and health
initiatives, including with scholarships, sports programs, and assistance to
military families and first responders, using baseball to create opportunities and
drive positive change.
SECTION 23. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Donate Life;
SECTION 24. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-340, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (d):
(d)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Donate Life new
specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
210( c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (d) must contain the language "Donate Life" and an appropriate logo
designed in consultation with a representative from Donate Life, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Donate Life new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to Donate Life, Inc., in accordance
with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state to aid in the
organization's mission to save and enhance lives by connecting people through
organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
SECTION 25. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() YMCA;
SECTION 26. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-324, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(f)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a YMCA new
specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (f) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Tennessee State Alliance of YMCAs. The plates must be designed in
consultation with a representative from the Tennessee State Alliance of YMCAs.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of YMCA new specialty earmarked
license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee State Alliance of YMCAs, in
accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance
of the organization's mission to promote a healthier spirit, mind, and body for all.
SECTION 27. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Support Our Veterans;
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SECTION 28. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-320, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (f):
(f)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and ·the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Support Our
Veterans new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by
§ 55-4-210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (f) must be designed in consultation with a representative from
Cooking with a Veteran, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Support Our Veterans new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Cooking with a Veteran,
Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in
furtherance of the organization's programs and activities in this state, including
helping to fight food insecurities for veterans and their families.
SECTION 29. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) STAR Riding Therapy;
SECTION 30. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-304, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(k)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a STAR Riding
Therapy new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by
§ 55-4-210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (k) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding, Inc. The plates must be designed in
consultation with a representative from Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of
Riding, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of STAR Riding Therapy new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Shangri-La Therapeutic
Academy of Riding, Inc., in accordance with§ 55-4-301. The funds must be used
exclusively in this state in furtherance of the organization's mission to foster
personal achievement by providing therapeutic experiences using horse-related
activities for persons with disabilities or other special challenges.
SECTION 31. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) ALS Association;
SECTION 32. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-344, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (d):
(d)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
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licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued an ALS Association
new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
21 O(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
ALS Association. The plates must be designed in consultation with a
representative from the ALS Association.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of ALS Association new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to the ALS Association, in
accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state to
fund research and advocacy for ALS and support the association's mission to
make ALS a livable disease until a cure is found.
SECTION 33. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() Harwood Center;
SECTION 34. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-345, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(m)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Harwood Center
new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
210( c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (m) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Harwood Center. The plates must be designed in consultation with a
representative from Harwood Center, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Harwood Center new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to Harwood Center, Inc., in
accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively to support the
Harwood Center's mission to enable children in this state with developmental
disabilities to reach their full potential, including providing early intervention
services.
SECTION 35. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Memories of Honor;
SECTION 36. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-320, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (g):
(g)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Memories of Honor
new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
210( c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (g) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of
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Memories of Honor. The plates must be designed in consultation with a
representative from Memories of Honor.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Memories of Honor new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to Memories of Honor, in accordance
with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance of the
organization's mission to create living memorials in this state to honor those lost
during or due to service so their memory will live on for generations and to
provide meaningful experiences for the bereaved and an opportunity for the
community to pay their respects and learn from these stories of courage, service,
and sacrifice.
SECTION 37. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) LaMissTenn Kiwanis;
SECTION 38. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-324, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (g):
(g)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a LaMissTenn
Kiwanis new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by
§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (g) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee (LaMissTenn) District of Kiwanis
International. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative
from the LaMissTenn District of Kiwanis International.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of LaMissTenn Kiwanis new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Louisiana-
Mississippi-West Tennessee (LaMissTenn) District of Kiwanis International, in
accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state to
support the organization's service projects focused on youth.
SECTION 39. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() D.A.R.E.;
SECTION 40. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-321, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (d):
(d)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Drug Abuse
Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) new specialty earmarked license plate for a
motor vehicle authorized by§ 55-4-210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (d) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Tennessee D.A.R.E. Officers Association. The plates must be designed in
consultation with a representative from the Tennessee D.A.R.E. Officers
Association.
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(3) The funds produced from the sale of D.A.R.E. new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee D.A.R.E. Officers
Association, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively
in furtherance of the organization's mission to provide support and continuing
education to D.A.R.E. Officers across this state and to teach students how to
make safe and healthy life decisions.
SECTION 41. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Remote Area Medical;
SECTION 42. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-340(c), is amended by deleting
the subsection and substituting instead the following:
(c)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Remote Area
Medical new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by
§ 55-4-210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c)
must be designed in consultation with a representative of Remote Area Medical,
and may include a design that recognizes the free dental, vision, and medical
care provided to those in need since 1985 and that celebrates the fortieth
anniversary of the organization.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Remote Area Medical new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Remote Area Medical in
accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively to provide free
medical, dental, and vision services to the uninsured and underinsured
population in this state.
SECTION 43. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() ALS Research;
SECTION 44. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-344, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(e)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued an ALS Research
new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-
21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (e) must be designed in consultation with a representative from the
Vanderbilt University Medical Center ALS Research Center.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of ALS Research new specialty
earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Vanderbilt University Medical
Center ALS Research Center, in accordance with§ 55-4-301. The funds must be
used exclusively in this state to support research, patient data sample collection,
and community engagement activities.
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SECTION 45. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Youth Mental Health Matters;
SECTION 46. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-345, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection (n):
(n)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Youth Mental
Health Matters new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle
authorized by§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (n) must be designed in consultation with a representative from
Prevention Coalition for Success, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Youth Mental Health Matters new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Prevention Coalition for
Success, Inc, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used
exclusively in this state to support the organization's mission of connecting and
empowering communities through education and advocacy to sustainably
improve mental health and reduce substance misuse.
SECTION 47. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Slow Down Move Over;
SECTION 48. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-352, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(e)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Slow Down Move
Over new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by §
55-4-210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (e) must be designed in consultation with a representative from the
Tennessee Tow Truck Association.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Slow Down Move Over new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated in equal amounts to the
Tennessee Tow Truck Association and the International Towing and Recovery
Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds
received by the Tennessee Tow Truck Association must be used exclusively in
this state to support the association's mission and to bring awareness to the
public regarding traffic safety and tow trucks. The funds received by the
International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. must be
allocated to the Wall of the Fallen Survivor Fund to be used exclusively in this
state to support families of towing operators who have lost their lives.
SECTION 49. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature;
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SECTION 50. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-353, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(c)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Tennessee
Intercollegiate State Legislature new specialty earmarked license plate for a
motor vehicle authorized by§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (c) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature. The plates must be designed in
consultation with the executive council of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State
Legislature.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Tennessee Intercollegiate State
Legislature new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the
Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Foundation, in accordance with § 55-
4-301. The funds must be used exclusively to support the Tennessee
Intercollegiate State Legislature's operations and to provide scholarships,
outreach, and leadership skills for college students in this state.
SECTION 51. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Jack and Jill of America;
SECTION 52. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-345, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(o)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Jack and Jill of
America new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by
§ 55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (o) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of Jack
and Jill of America, Inc. The plates must be designed in consultation with a
representative from Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Jack and Jill of America new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Jack and Jill of America,
Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in
furtherance of the organization's mission to provide programs and activities in
this state for children and families that emphasize cultural awareness,
educational development, health education and advocacy, civic engagement,
and social and recreational areas.
SECTION 53. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
() Friends of Warner Parks;
SECTION 54. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-312, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(d)
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(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Friends of Warner
Parks new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by §
55-4-21 0(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (d) must be designed in consultation with a representative from
Friends of the Warner Parks, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Friends of Warner Parks new
specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Friends of the Warner
Parks, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively
to support the preservation, stewardship, and protection of Percy and Edwin
Warner Parks.
SECTION 55. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-203(c)(7), is amended by
adding the following as a new, appropriately designated subdivision:
( ) Tennessee Fallen Firefighters;
SECTION 56. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-322, is amended by
designating the existing language as subsection (a) and adding the following as a new
subsection (b):
(b)
(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state,
upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and
licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor
vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Tennessee Fallen
Firefighters new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized
by§ 55-4-210(c).
(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this
subsection (b) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the
Tennessee Fallen Firefighter's Memorial, Inc. The plates must be designed in
consultation with a representative from the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter's
Memorial, Inc.
(3) The funds produced from the sale of Tennessee Fallen Firefighters
new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Tennessee Fallen
Firefighter's Memorial, Inc., in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be
used exclusively for supporting firefighters in this state and families of
Tennessee's fallen firefighters.
SECTION 57. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-314(d)(3), is amended by
deleting the language "to promote and assist tourism and the preservation of history in the Town
of Jonesborough and surrounding community" and substituting instead the language "to
promote and assist tourism and the preservation of history in the Town of Jonesborough and
surrounding community, including financial support for the Chester Inn State Historic Site".
SECTION 58. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-314(d)(4), is amended by
deleting the language "July 1, 2025" and substituting instead the language "July 1, 2026".
SECTION 59. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-271 (b), is amended by deleting
the language "authorized by § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G)(v) for combat veterans, by § 55-4-
203(c)(5)(G)(ix) for the Marine Corps League" and substituting instead the language "authorized
by § 55-4-203(c)(5)(G) for combat veterans, by § 55-4-272 for paratroopers, by § 55-4-
203(c)(5)(G) for the Marine Corps League".
SECTION 60. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-304(h), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision (4):
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(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Nashville Humane Association new
specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (h) has until
July 1, 2026, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-
202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 61. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-342(c), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision (4):
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Respiratory Care new specialty
earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (c) has until July 1, 2026,
to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of§ 55-4-202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 62. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-341 (d)(5), is amended by
deleting the language "July 1, 2025" and substituting instead the language "July 1, 2026".
SECTION 63. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-341 (d), is amended by deleting
the language "55-4-202(g)(1 )" wherever it appears and substituting instead the language "55-4-
202(k)( 1)".
SECTION 64. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-330(b)(4), is amended by
deleting the language "July 1, 2025" and substituting instead the language "July 1, 2026".
SECTION 65. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-320(e), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision:
(5) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Rolling Thunder new specialty
earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (e) has until July 1, 2026,
to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of§ 55-4-202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 66. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-345(1), is amended by adding
the following new subdivision:
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Tennessee Ronald McDonald House
Charities new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection
(I) has until July 1, 2026, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of§ 55-
4-202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 67. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-343(c), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision:
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Ovarian Cancer Awareness new
specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (c) has until
July 1, 2026, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-
202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 68. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-340(a), is amended by adding
the following new subdivision:
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the University of Tennessee Health
Science Center new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this
subsection (a) has until July 1, 2026, to meet the applicable minimum issuance
requirements of§ 55-4-202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 69. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-350(b)(4), is amended by
deleting "July 1, 2024" and substituting instead "July 1, 2026".
SECTION 70. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-351 (c), is amended by adding
the following new subdivision:
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Tennessee Grocers Convenience Store
Association new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this
subsection (c) has until July 1, 2026, to meet the applicable minimum issuance
requirements of§ 55-4-202(k)(1 ).
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SECTION 71. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-344(i), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision:
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the End Overdose new specialty
earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (i) has until July 1, 2026,
to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of§ 55-4-202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 72. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-333(c), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision (4):
(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Northeast State Community College
new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (c) has
until July 1, 2026, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-
202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 73. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-312(b)(4), is amended by
deleting the language "July 1, 2025" and substituting instead the language "July 1, 2026".
SECTION 74. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-323(b), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision:
(5) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Prince Hall Affiliated Masonic Family
new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (b) has
until July 1, 2026, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-
202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 75. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-4-328, is amended by adding the
following as a new subsection:
(d) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1 ), the Grand Ole Opry new specialty
earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this section has until July 1, 2026, to
meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of§ 55-4-202(k)(1 ).
SECTION 76. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance
is held invalid, then the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the act that
can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end, the provisions of
this act are severable.
SECTION 77. This act takes effect July 1, 2025, the public welfare requiring it.
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HOUSE BILL NO. 212
PASSED: April 22. 2025
CAMEROl'rSEXTON,SPEAKER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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RANDY MCNA\LY
SPEAKER OF THE SENATE
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BILL LEE, GOVERNOREvery fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record.