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TN SB0472

TN SB0472
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to criminal offenses involving driving.


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
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 increases the penalty for driving without a valid driver's license. For a first offense, the penalty is increased from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor. For a second or subsequent offense within 10 years, the penalty is increased to a Class A misdemeanor. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, and takes effect on July 1, 2023, applying to acts committed on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2024 (on 04/19/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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