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SB1297 — TN, US
SB1297 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. Tennessee's SB1297 now regulates biometric identifier and geolocation data use for digital driver licenses [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
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately as enacted.
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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. | Immediate | — |
| agency | Regulate the use of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers. | Immediate | — |
| agency | Regulate the retention of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers. | Immediate | — |
| agency | Regulate the disclosure of data submitted by persons participating in the digital driver license system, including biometric identifiers. | Immediate | — |
| agency | Prohibit the collection of geolocation data for purposes of the digital driver license system. | Immediate | — |
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Enforcement risk score
75
/ 100
Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Review current digital driver license system policies and practices for compliance with new data use, retention, and disclosure regulations. (Immediate)
- engineering Implement technical controls to prevent the collection of geolocation data within the digital driver license system. (Immediate)
- general_counsel Advise on legal implications of prohibiting digital driver licenses for voter identification and update relevant guidance/training. (Immediate)
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation enacted 2/6/2025
Tennessee Enacts Digital Driver License Biometric & Geolocation Data Rules
Tennessee's SB1297 now regulates biometric identifier and geolocation data use for digital driver licenses [1].
This establishes specific data handling obligations for biometric and geolocation data within a state-level digital identity system.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately as enacted.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1297?
- Tennessee's SB1297 has been enacted, regulating the use, retention, and disclosure of data, including biometric identifiers, collected from persons participating in the state's digital driver license system [1]. The legislation also prohibits the collection of geolocation data for this system [1], and disallows digital licenses for voter identification purposes [1]. This impacts entities involved in digital identity verification services within the state. Primary source →
- Why does SB1297 matter?
- This establishes specific data handling obligations for biometric and geolocation data within a state-level digital identity system. Primary source →
- Who does SB1297 affect?
- This enactment primarily affects entities providing digital driver license systems or services in Tennessee, including technology providers and government agencies responsible for identity management. The scope extends to any organization involved in the collection, use, retention, or disclosure of data submitted by individuals participating in the digital driver license system, particularly concerning biometric identification and geolocation data. Organizations developing or deploying digital identity solutions that integrate with state-issued credentials will need to assess these new requirements. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1297?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately as enacted. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB1297?
- As of the last published update, SB1297 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1297?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1297&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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