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TN SB2138

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dawn White

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases sentencing for vehicular homicide (§ 39-13-213(a)(2)) when the offender is also convicted of reckless driving (§ 55-10-101) arising from the same incident

  • Requires mandatory Range II sentencing for such dual convictions, with courts having discretion to impose Range III sentences in appropriate cases

  • Prohibits sentences below Range II for vehicular homicide when accompanied by a reckless driving conviction from the same conduct

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/24/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

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