SB1840Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to statutes of limitations.
Introduced by Richard Briggs, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires prosecution for vehicular homicide committed on or after July 1, 2026, to commence within 10 years from the date the offense occurs. - Amends TCA Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 8, 2026
58
Yes
30
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
93 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | No |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | No |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | No |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 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 3/3/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0641)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0984)
Passed H., Ayes 58, Nays 30, 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. 793
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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