Tennessee · 114
SB 1591
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.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee SB 1591 proposes imposing state and local litigation taxes on individuals who violate the prohibition against using wireless or stand-alone electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. The bill also removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs associated with such violations. It amends TCA Section 55-8-199.
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Sponsors
- Ferrell Haile Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Failed | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 3 | Mar 26, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/5/2026 Passed | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 5, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 3, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 18, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |