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TN HB0787

TN HB0787
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to criminal justice.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, creates a distance to drive program study committee to help determine the feasibility of implementing a distance to drive program that would facilitate reinstatement of suspended and revoked driver licenses for criminal defendants based on meeting the objectives set by the court and completing all the requirements set by the department of safety. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

AI Summary

This bill creates a "distance to drive" study committee to explore the feasibility of implementing a program that would help criminal defendants reinstate suspended or revoked driver's licenses. The five-member committee will include representatives from the state legislature, judiciary, law enforcement, and a public member with criminal justice experience. The committee's primary tasks include reviewing data on driver's license suspensions, assessing potential benefits of a distance to drive program, studying best practices from treatment court programs, consulting criminal justice experts, and compiling a comprehensive report with findings and potential legislative recommendations. The committee is required to submit its report to the general assembly by July 1, 2026, after which the committee will dissolve. Members will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for meeting-related expenses. While committee members can meet electronically, they must reach findings and recommendations through a majority vote. The bill takes effect immediately for appointing public members and will fully implement on July 1, 2025, with the goal of potentially creating a more flexible approach to driver's license reinstatement for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 451 (on 05/15/2025)

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