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TN HB2838

TN HB2838
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to reckless driving.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony the penalty for a second or subsequent offense of aggravated reckless driving; requires a person who commits a second or subsequent offense of aggravated reckless driving to attend a driver education course; requires law enforcement to seize a person's vehicle upon a second or subsequent offense of aggravated reckless driving. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to reckless driving. It increases the penalty for a second or subsequent offense of aggravated reckless driving from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. It also requires a person convicted of a second or subsequent offense to attend a driver education course, and requires law enforcement to seize the person's vehicle upon a second or subsequent offense. The bill also makes technical amendments to Tennessee's forfeiture laws to include the new reckless driving provisions. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024 and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee (on 04/03/2024)

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