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TN SB2370
TN SB2370AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to criminal offenses involving motor vehicles.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the penalty for vehicular homicide from a Class C felony to a Class B felony if the offense occurred as the proximate result of the driver's extreme and excessive rate of speed; defines "extreme and excessive rate of speed" as traveling at more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the penalty for vehicular homicide when the death is caused by a driver's "extreme and excessive rate of speed," which is defined as driving more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Previously, vehicular homicide was a Class C felony, but under this bill, if the death is a direct result of this excessive speeding, it will be elevated to a Class B felony, a more serious criminal offense. The bill also specifies that this new provision will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2370&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2370 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2370.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2370.pdf |
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