HB1755Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to driving under the influence.
Introduced by Iris Rudder, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, adds a 30-day mandatory minimum period of incarceration for persons convicted of driving under the influence if, at the time of the offense, the person was within a marked school zone and a warning flasher or flashers were in operation. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee · April 1, 2026
19
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
19 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Elaine Davis | 18 | Yes |
| Tom Stinnett | 20 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Ron Travis | 31 | Yes |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | Yes |
| William Lamberth | 44 | Yes |
| Johnny Garrett | 45 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Placed behind the budget
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee
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