Bill Sponsors: TN HB0579 | 2009-2010 | 106th General Assembly

Bill Title: As introduced, increases the classification of the criminal offense leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death to another person from a Class E felony to a Class D felony; designates each victim as a separate offense; requires that sentences be served consecutively. - Amends TCA Section 55-10-101.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-04-08 - Action Def. in s/c Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD to summer study [HB0579 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Sponsors

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Representative Judd Matheny [R]SponsorSponsored BillsHD-047FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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