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TN SB1658
TN SB1658AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to driving under the influence.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, adds a 30-day mandatory minimum period of incarceration for persons convicted of driving under the influence if, at the time of the offense, the person was within a marked school zone and a warning flasher or flashers were in operation. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to require a mandatory minimum of 30 days in jail for anyone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), which is a violation of § 55-10-401, if at the time of the offense they were within a marked school zone where warning flashers were operating, or if they had a child under 18 in the vehicle. This added jail time is in addition to any other penalties for the DUI conviction. The bill also specifies that this change takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1658&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1658 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1658.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1658.pdf |
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