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TN SB1591

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ferrell Haile

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 55-8-199(c)(1) regarding penalties for using electronic devices while driving
  • Replaces existing penalty language so violators are subject to court costs and state and local litigation taxes
  • Removes the previous third and fourth sentences of the statute that specified different penalty amounts
  • 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

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/3/2026
Finance, Ways and Means2/18/2026
Transportation and Safety1/14/2026

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