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TN SB0778
TN SB0778AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 50, relative to driving while privilege cancelled, suspended, or revoked.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, limits to four the number of points that may be assessed to a person's driver record for the offense of operating a motor vehicle while the person's driving privilege is canceled, suspended, or revoked. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's driving regulations by modifying how traffic citations for driving with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license are treated. Specifically, the legislation limits the number of points that can be assessed to a driver's record for this particular offense to no more than four points. Currently, driving with a suspended or revoked license is typically considered a serious traffic violation, but this bill appears to slightly reduce the potential administrative penalties associated with such an infraction. The change will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to instances where an individual is caught operating a motor vehicle while their driving privileges are not currently valid. By capping the point assessment at four points, the bill may provide some relief to drivers who might otherwise face more severe consequences on their driving record for this type of traffic violation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 504 (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0778&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0504.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0778 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0056.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0056 (3965) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0193.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0778 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0778.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0778.pdf |
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