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TN SB2645

TN SB2645
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
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 in Tennessee from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. It also requires individuals convicted of a second or subsequent offense to attend a driver education course and have their driver's 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 such offenses, to be collected and distributed as specified in existing law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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