Sentencing - 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.
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Mar 9Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary CommitteeLatest
Feb 2Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
Jan 21Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
Jan 15Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor