New Tennessee noncitizen driver’s licenses begin Jan. 1
Starting in 2026, Tennessee will change its driver’s licenses and state ID cards for noncitizens.
“Only permanent driver’s licenses and photo IDs are valid for voter identification, explicitly excluding temporary IDs,” said Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, while presenting the bill on the floor during the legislative session earlier this year. “This ensures the security and integrity of our elections.”