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TN HB2863

TN HB2863
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
04/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
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 and to have their license suspended for at least six months; requires law enforcement to seize a person's vehicle and crush, destroy, or sell the vehicle upon a second or subsequent offense of aggravated reckless driving. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.

AI Summary

This bill increases the penalty for a second or subsequent offense of aggravated reckless driving from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony in Tennessee. It also requires the person to attend a driver education course and have their license suspended for at least six months. Additionally, the bill mandates law enforcement to seize and crush, destroy, or sell the vehicle used in a second or subsequent offense of aggravated reckless driving. The bill also imposes a $2,500 fine for these offenses. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

HA1023 - Amendment 1-0 to HB2863 (on 04/11/2024)

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