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TN SB1055

TN SB1055
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4 and Title 69, Chapter 9, Part 2, relative to driving under the influence.


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Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/18/2024
Passed
04/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, lowers the threshold for enhancing the minimum sentence of a person convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant, from a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20 percent or more to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 percent or more. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 4 and Title 69, Chapter 9, Part 2.

AI Summary

This bill lowers the threshold for enhancing the minimum sentence of a person convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of an intoxicant, from a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.20 percent or more to a BAC of 0.15 percent or more. The change applies to offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2024, when the bill takes effect. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated provisions related to DUI laws.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2024 (on 05/31/2024)

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