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TN SB1184

TN SB1184
AN 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
02/11/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 by a driver towards another driver or drivers on a public road, such as menacing gestures, excessive yelling or honking, or throwing objects. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021 and applies to violations occurring on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 04/13/2021)

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