SB2638Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, 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 introduced, allows a person convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant who is eligible for a restricted license to request, and the court to order, the use of a transdermal monitoring device in lieu of the person being required to operate only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device; requires the person to pay all costs associated with the transdermal monitoring device; specifies the person is not eligible for assistance from the electronic monitoring indigency fund. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
Where it stands
Deferred to Summer Study
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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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 2/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/3/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Deferred to Summer Study
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