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TN SB2640
TN SB2640AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-407, relative to driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2026
05/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, clarifies present law regarding the revocation of a person's driver license for an implied consent violation. - Amends TCA Section 55-10-407.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-407, to clarify the duration of driver's license revocation for an implied consent violation, which occurs when a driver refuses to submit to a chemical test (like a breathalyzer or blood test) to determine their blood alcohol content (BAC) after being arrested for suspected driving under the influence (DUI). Specifically, the bill establishes that if a person does not have a prior conviction for DUI, their driver's license will be revoked for one year and six months. This change takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1046 (on 05/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Alcohol Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2640&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc1046.pdf | 05/28/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2640 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0753.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0753 (15606) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2598.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2640 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2640.pdf | 03/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2640.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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