Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1317: Safety, Dept. of - As enacted, removes present law that requires an offender sentenced to a period of incarceration for a DUI to begin their sentence within 30 days of conviction or, if space is not immediately available in the appropriate municipal or county jail or workhouse within such time, as soon as such space is available; requires, instead, the sentencing court to determine when such an offender is required to commence service of their sentence. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65.

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 819

Plain-language summary

HB 1317 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Safety, Dept. of - As enacted, removes present law that requires an offender sentenced to a period of incarceration for a DUI to begin their sentence within 30 days of conviction or, if space is not immediately available in the appropriate municipal or county jail or workhouse within such time, as soon as such space is available; requires, instead, the sentencing court to determine when such an offender is required to commence service of their sentence. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 819.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).