TN SB 1591
deadTraffic Safety - As introduced, imposes state and local litigation taxes on a person who violates the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs imposed for such violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1591 pass?
No. TN SB 1591 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-03-26). Latest recorded action (2026-03-26): Subst. for comp. HB.
What is TN SB 1591 about?
TN SB 1591 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Traffic Safety - As introduced, imposes state and local litigation taxes on a person who violates the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs imposed for such violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1591?
Haile is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1591.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-03-26 — Subst. for comp. HB.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Haileprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-12
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-13
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-14
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-11
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
2026-02-18
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-02-24
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
2026-03-03
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
2026-03-03
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0
2026-03-05
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-05
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 20, Nays 11
passage
2026-03-05
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0486)
2026-03-09
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-26
Re-ref. Calendar & Rules Committee
2026-03-26
Failed to pass H., Ayes 37, Nays 48, PNV 3
2026-03-26
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0563)
amendment-withdrawal
2026-03-26
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
Versions
Documents
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Votes
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/18/2026 Passed
2026-02-18 · pass · 9-0
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0 3/3/2026 Passed
2026-03-03 · pass · 8-3
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/5/2026 Passed
2026-03-05 · pass · 20-11
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Failed
2026-03-26 · fail · 37-48
Member-level votes (3)
- Butler: not voting
- Cepicky: not voting
- Haston: not voting
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1555
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