Bill > HB1555

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, which prohibits the use of electronic devices while driving, by removing a ten-dollar cap on court costs for such violations and instead imposing state and local litigation taxes on individuals who violate this law. Litigation taxes are additional fees levied on legal proceedings, and this change means that those caught using devices like cell phones or other stand-alone electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle will now be subject to these broader tax assessments in addition to standard court costs, with the new provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.