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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
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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
SA0902 - Amendment 1-0 to SB2370 (on 03/30/2026)
Bill Topics
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=SB2370&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2370 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0902.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2370 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2370.pdf | 02/09/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2370.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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