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TN HB0816
TN HB0816AN 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
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Passed
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
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 traffic laws by modifying how driving violations are classified when a person operates a vehicle while their driving privileges are cancelled, suspended, or revoked. Specifically, the bill limits the number of points that can be assessed to a person's driving record to no more than four points for this type of offense. By capping the point assessment, the legislation appears to provide some leniency for drivers who are caught driving with invalidated driving privileges, potentially reducing the long-term impact on their driving record. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving ample time for implementation and public awareness. While the government summary notes that such a citation would be considered a nonmoving traffic violation, the bill text focuses specifically on the point assessment for this driving offense.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (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=HB0816&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0504.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0816 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0161.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0161 (5205) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0616.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0778 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0778.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0816.pdf |
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