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Tennessee HB1316 makes it illegal to use digital driver licenses and digital photo IDs for voting. It also sets rules on how personal data from the digital driver license system can be used and shared, ensuring that geolocation data cannot be collected. Additionally, it updates other rules related to driver licenses.

TN HB1316 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by William Lamberth (R), currently “Passed” since April 28, 2025.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 258 of them sponsored by William Lamberth.

Supporters of HB1316 argue that the bill enhances voter security by ensuring that only traditional forms of identification are accepted at the polls. They believe it protects personal data by regulating how it is used and preventing the collection of sensitive geolocation information.

Critics of HB1316 contend that the bill restricts access to voting by eliminating the option of using digital IDs, which could disenfranchise some voters who rely on technology. They also argue that the regulations on data usage may not go far enough to protect citizens' privacy in the digital age.

The analysis of Representative William Lamberth's personal financial interests in relation to HB1316 indicates a low risk of conflict of interest. While he is employed by the State of Tennessee and serves on the board of a community college, these roles do not directly align with the specific impacts of the bill, which focuses on digital driver licenses and data privacy. The bill's primary concerns are in the realm of government operations, data privacy, and cybersecurity, areas that do not appear to intersect with his legal practice or board memberships. Furthermore, there is no evidence that his roles would provide him with any financial gain from the bill's enactment.

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