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SB1678Introduced in the Senate

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

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23

What does this bill do?

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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 General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

March 9, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Sponsor(s) Added.

  5. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

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