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TN SB2201
TN SB2201AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to truancy.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, specifies that if a student is referred to juvenile court for being unlawfully absent from school and is ultimately adjudicated to be unruly, that the disposition made by the juvenile judge or magistrate may include the suspension of the student's driving privileges or ability to obtain a driver license for a period of up to one year. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to allow juvenile courts to suspend a student's driving privileges or their ability to get a driver's license for up to one year if they are referred to court for being unlawfully absent from school and are found to be "unruly," meaning they have committed an offense that would be a crime if committed by an adult. This change aims to address truancy by adding a potential consequence related to driving, which is a significant privilege for young people, and will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 01/01/2027 (on 05/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary 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=SB2201&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0853.pdf | 05/05/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2201 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0770.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0770 (14406) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2473.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2146 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2146.pdf | 02/18/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2201.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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