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TN HB1555

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Slater

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 55-8-199(c)(1) regarding penalties for prohibited electronic device use while driving
  • Replaces existing penalty language with new provision making violators subject to court costs and state and local litigation taxes
  • Removes the third and fourth sentences of the current statute, which likely contained previous fine amounts or penalty structures
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, applying only to violations occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to prohibited uses of electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.

Traffic Safety

Last Action

Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means3/11/2026
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee2/25/2026
Finance, Ways & Means2/17/2026
Transportation2/10/2026
General Sub of Transportation2/4/2026
Transportation1/21/2026

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