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TN HB1819

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lowell Russell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Classifies failure to stop after an accident resulting in death as a Class E felony when the person knew or should reasonably have known death occurred
  • Imposes mandatory minimum confinement of at least one year for fatal hit and run offenses
  • Establishes a minimum fine of $10,000 for fatal hit and run convictions, in addition to other applicable punishments
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to hit and run.

Sentencing

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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