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TN SB1602
TN SB1602AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to leaving the scene of an accident.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony; increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident that the person knew or should reasonably have known resulted in death from a Class E felony to a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, increases the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident in Tennessee by reclassifying certain offenses. Specifically, it elevates the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident that results in injury from a Class A misdemeanor (a less serious criminal offense) to a Class E felony, which carries more severe punishments. Furthermore, for accidents where the driver knew or should have reasonably known that a death occurred, the bill upgrades the penalty from a Class E felony to a Class D felony, also a more serious criminal classification. These changes are codified within Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 (Criminal Offenses) and Title 55, Chapter 10 (Accidents and Traffic Offenses).
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Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1602&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1602 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1602.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1602.pdf |
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