HB1819Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to hit and run.
Introduced by Lowell Russell, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As introduced, increases the penalty for failing to stop at the scene of an accident when the person knew or should reasonably have known that death resulted from the accident by requiring a mandatory period of confinement of not less than one year and a minimum fine of $10,000. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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