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TN HB1755
TN HB1755AN 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
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
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, amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 39, Title 40, and Title 55, Chapter 10, mandates a minimum 30-day jail sentence for anyone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) if, at the time of the offense, they were within a marked school zone where warning flashers were activated, in addition to any other penalties for the DUI conviction. The bill also specifies that this enhanced penalty applies to acts committed on or after July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026 (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1755&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1658 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1658.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1755.pdf |
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