SB 1738·TN·senate
Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - As enacted, exempts a military service member who is stationed out of state on military orders from paying the additional registration fee imposed on all-electric vehicles. - Amends TCA Section 55-4-116 and Section 55-6-107.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: White
Latest Action
Pub. Ch. 969
May 18, 2026
Summary
The bill removes the additional registration charge for all‑electric cars when the owner is an active‑duty service member stationed outside Tennessee. To qualify, the service member must show official orders at the time of renewal and the vehicle must be titled in their name. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.
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