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TN HB2266
TN HB2266AN 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
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
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 increases the penalty for vehicular homicide in Tennessee when the death is caused by a driver's extreme and excessive rate of speed, which is defined as traveling 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 "proximate result" (meaning a direct cause) of this excessive speeding, it will now be classified as a more serious offense, a Class B felony, under Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 39, which deals with criminal offenses. The bill also amends TCA Title 55, which covers motor and other vehicles, to reflect these changes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2266&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2370 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2370.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2266.pdf |
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