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TN HB1555
TN HB1555AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to prohibited uses of electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, imposes state and local litigation taxes on a person who violates the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs imposed for such violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1555&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1555 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0563.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0563 (13323) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1600.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1591 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1591.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1555.pdf |
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