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TN HB0402

TN HB0402
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to criminal offenses involving driving.


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases the penalty for driving upon a highway without a valid driver license for the vehicle being driven from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense committed within 10 years of a prior offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the penalty for driving without a valid driver's license. Specifically, it changes the offense from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense, and a Class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense within 10 years of a prior offense. The bill applies to acts committed on or after July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (on 04/18/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
  • ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety

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