Tennessee · 114
HB 2266
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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 2266 proposes increasing the penalty for vehicular homicide from a Class C felony to a Class B felony when the offense results from a driver's extreme and excessive rate of speed. The bill defines this condition as traveling more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.
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Sponsors
- Tom Leatherwood Republican lead