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TN HB1891

TN HB1891
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 55, Chapter 9, relative to driver courses for traffic offenses.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
03/24/2026
Passed
05/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, allows a person who submits the fine and costs for a speeding ticket in lieu of appearing in court to also register for an approved driver education course online, of which successful completion can cause points for the speeding conviction to be removed from the person's record in accordance with current law. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 55, Chapter 9.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals who pay their speeding ticket fine and associated costs without appearing in court to also enroll in an approved online driver education course, and if they successfully complete it within 90 days of their conviction, the points associated with that speeding offense will be removed from their driving record, with a maximum of five points eligible for removal. The bill also mandates that providers of these approved courses must submit certificates of completion to the department's website within 30 days of a student finishing the course and must inform students about the process for having points removed from their record.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/26/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
  • ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety

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