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TN HB1967

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Farmer

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Leaving the scene of an accident becomes a Class E felony under the amended statute
  • Leaving the scene when the person knew or should have known that death resulted from the accident is elevated to a Class D felony
  • Effective date is 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
Judiciary2/4/2026

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