Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for vehicular homicide from a Class C felony to a Class B felony if the offense occurred as the proximate result of the driver's extreme and excessive rate of speed; defines "extreme and excessive rate of speed" as traveling at more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

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Overview Bill text 2 Compare versions History 7 Sponsors

Mar 24, 2026 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 23, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 23, 2026 · House

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

Mar 18, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.4% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 204 days quiet

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