Tennessee HB1316, as enacted, prohibits the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification for voter identification purposes [1]. The legislation also regulates the use, retention, and disclosure of data, including biometric identifiers, submitted by individuals participating in the digital driver license system [2]. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits the collection of geolocation data for this system [3], modifying other driver license provisions.

Who does HB1316 affect?

Organizations involved in digital identity verification, particularly those operating within Tennessee's public sector or providing services to state agencies for identity management, are directly affected. This includes entities developing or deploying systems that process driver license data, including biometric identifiers, and those engaged in election administration or voter identification processes.

What is the current status of HB1316?

As of the last published update, HB1316 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted".

Where can I find the primary source for HB1316?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1316&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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HB1316 — TN, US

HB1316 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. Tennessee HB1316 restricts digital driver licenses for voter ID and mandates data handling limits [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-02-06.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: enacted
Bill status: enacted
Authority / governing body: Tennessee General Assembly
Chamber: unicameral
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
agency	Prohibit the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification licenses for voter identification purposes.	Upon enactment	—
agency	Regulate the use of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers.	Upon enactment	—
agency	Regulate the retention of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers.	Upon enactment	—
agency	Regulate the disclosure of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers.	Upon enactment	—
agency	Ensure that geolocation data is not collected for purposes of the digital driver license system.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Implement system changes to prevent the use of digital driver licenses for voter identification.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Establish and enforce policies for the use, retention, and disclosure of data, including biometric identifiers, within the digital driver license system.	Upon enactment	—
deployer	Cease and prevent the collection of geolocation data through the digital driver license system.	Upon enactment	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.

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Role-based compliance checklist

chief_ai_officer Review current digital ID system capabilities and usage against new prohibitions on voter identification. (Upon enactment)
chief_ai_officer Verify that no geolocation data is collected or retained for digital driver license purposes. (Upon enactment)
chief_ai_officer Implement data governance policies for biometric and other data within digital ID systems, covering use, retention, and disclosure. (Upon enactment)
general_counsel Advise relevant state agencies and system providers on legal obligations regarding digital ID usage and data handling under HB1316. (Upon enactment)
general_counsel Ensure all contracts with digital ID system vendors reflect the new data governance and usage prohibitions. (Upon enactment)
compliance_officer Develop training materials and update internal procedures to reflect the prohibition on using digital IDs for voter identification. (Upon enactment)
compliance_officer Monitor compliance with data use, retention, and disclosure regulations for digital driver license data, including biometrics. (Upon enactment)

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: other

Vendors providing digital driver license systems or related identity verification services to Tennessee state agencies must demonstrate full compliance with the prohibitions on voter ID use and strict data governance, including a ban on geolocation data collection and robust controls over biometric identifiers.

Sample vendor questions

How do you ensure digital driver licenses provided by your system cannot be used for voter identification purposes in Tennessee?
What mechanisms are in place to regulate the use, retention, and disclosure of data, including biometric identifiers, within the digital driver license system?
Can your system confirm that no geolocation data is collected or processed in relation to Tennessee's digital driver licenses?
How will you support our compliance with these new data governance requirements, and what documentation can you provide?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation enacted 2/6/2025

Tennessee HB1316 Restricts Digital Driver Licenses for Voting, Regulates Data & Biometrics

Tennessee HB1316 restricts digital driver licenses for voter ID and mandates data handling limits [1].

This development signals increased legislative scrutiny over identity verification methods and sensitive data use.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately

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Frequently asked questions

What is HB1316?: Tennessee HB1316, as enacted, prohibits the use of digital driver licenses and digital photo identification for voter identification purposes [1]. The legislation also regulates the use, retention, and disclosure of data, including biometric identifiers, submitted by individuals participating in the digital driver license system [2]. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits the collection of geolocation data for this system [3], modifying other driver license provisions. Primary source →
Why does HB1316 matter?: This development signals increased legislative scrutiny over identity verification methods and sensitive data use. Primary source →
Who does HB1316 affect?: Organizations involved in digital identity verification, particularly those operating within Tennessee's public sector or providing services to state agencies for identity management, are directly affected. This includes entities developing or deploying systems that process driver license data, including biometric identifiers, and those engaged in election administration or voter identification processes. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HB1316?: No fixed deadline — effective immediately Primary source →
What is the current status of HB1316?: As of the last published update, HB1316 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HB1316?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1316&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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Tennessee HB1316 Restricts Digital Driver Licenses for Voting, Regulates Data & Biometrics

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