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TN HB1521

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Stevens

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Named the "James Bardsley Life Protection Act," amending Tennessee law on leaving the scene of an accident

  • Elevates the standard violation for leaving an accident scene to a Class E felony

  • Increases the penalty to a Class D felony when the person knew or should have known that death resulted from the accident

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to leaving the scene of an accident.

Sentencing

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/25/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

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