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TN HB1819
TN HB1819AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to hit and run.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the penalty for failing to stop at the scene of an accident when the person knew or should reasonably have known that death resulted from the accident by requiring a mandatory period of confinement of not less than one year and a minimum fine of $10,000. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to increase penalties for hit-and-run accidents where the driver knew or should have known that a death resulted from the crash. Specifically, it mandates a minimum jail sentence of one year and a minimum fine of $10,000 for such offenses, classifying it as a Class E felony under Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 55-10-101(b)(2)(A). The bill also specifies that these changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/02/2026)
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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=HB1819&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1819.pdf |
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