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TN HB 1819

died on adjournment

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.

Tennessee · 114S1 · lower

Quick answers

Did TN HB 1819 pass?

No. TN HB 1819 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-02): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

What is TN HB 1819 about?

TN HB 1819 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.

Who sponsors TN HB 1819?

Russell is the primary sponsor of TN HB 1819.

Introduced
2026-01-22
Latest action
2026-02-02 — P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Russellprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-21

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-22

    Intro., P1C.

    introduction

  3. 2026-02-02

    Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-02

    P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1819&ga=114

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