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SB 1591 Passed First Chamber

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.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Mar 26, 2026 · House
Re-ref. Calendar & Rules Committee
Mar 26, 2026 · House
Failed to pass H., Ayes 37, Nays 48, PNV 3
Mar 26, 2026 · House
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0563)
Mar 26, 2026 · House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Mar 9, 2026 · House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 20, Nays 11
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0486)
Mar 3, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0
Feb 24, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Feb 11, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 12, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction