TN HB0854 | 2017-2018 | 110th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-01-10 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan driver's portable electronic device if officer has probable cause to believe driver was using device in violation of state law and driver was involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury; revises the description of the devices to which the prohibition on texting and driving apply. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

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Title

As introduced, authorizes law enforcement to scan driver's portable electronic device if officer has probable cause to believe driver was using device in violation of state law and driver was involved in an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury; revises the description of the devices to which the prohibition on texting and driving apply. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-01-10HouseTaken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
2018-01-03HousePlaced on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 1/10/2018
2017-03-29HouseAction Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 2018
2017-03-22HousePlaced on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/29/2017
2017-03-22HouseAction Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/29/2017
2017-03-15HousePlaced on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/22/2017
2017-02-14HouseAssigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
2017-02-13HouseP2C, ref. to Transportation Committee-- Criminal Justice
2017-02-09HouseIntro., P1C.
2017-02-08HouseFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

SB0324 (Crossfiled) 2017-02-08 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

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