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TN SB1602

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Hatcher

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Origin

Senate

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
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-101 regarding hit-and-run offenses
  • 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

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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