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TN HB0981
TN HB0981AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2, relative to reckless endangerment.
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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the punishment for reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon to a Class D felony if the offense occurred during a road rage incident. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 2.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the punishment for reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon to a Class D felony if the offense occurred during a "road rage incident." The bill defines a "road rage incident" as aggressive behavior of a driver toward another driver or drivers on a public road, which may include menacing gestures, yelling, honking excessively, or throwing objects. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021 and applies to violations occurring on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (on 04/21/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0981&ga=112 |
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0981&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0981 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB0981.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0981.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB0981.pdf |
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