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TN SB1736
TN SB1736AN 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
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
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, known as the "James Bardsley Life Protection Act," amends Tennessee law to increase penalties for leaving the scene of an accident. Specifically, it elevates the offense of leaving the scene of an accident where there is an injury from a Class A misdemeanor (a less serious criminal offense) to a Class E felony, which carries more severe penalties. Furthermore, it raises the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident when the person knew or should have known that a death resulted from the accident from a Class E felony to a Class D felony, also a more serious criminal classification. These changes are intended to strengthen protections for individuals involved in accidents and are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1736&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1521 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1521.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1736.pdf |
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