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TN HB1967
TN HB1967AN 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
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
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 increases the penalties for leaving the scene of a car accident in Tennessee. Specifically, it changes the offense of leaving the scene of an accident where someone is injured from a Class A misdemeanor (a less serious crime) to a Class E felony, which carries more severe punishments. Furthermore, if a person leaves the scene of an accident and knew or should have known that the accident resulted in a death, the offense is elevated from a Class E felony to a Class D felony, also a more serious crime. These changes aim to impose stricter consequences for drivers who fail to stop and report accidents, particularly when serious harm or fatalities occur.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1967&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1967.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB1602 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1602.pdf |
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