SB1400Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 55, relative to driving under the influence of an intoxicant.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, revises present law concerning driving under the influence. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025, 01/01/2026
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · April 16, 2025
27
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0366)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0363)
Passed H., Ayes 69, Nays 17, PNV 5
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 403
Effective date(s) 05/05/2025, 01/01/2026
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