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

HB 1819: Sentencing - As introduced, increases the penalty for failing to stop at the scene of an accident when the person knew or should reasonably have known that death resulted from the accident by requiring a mandatory period of confinement of not less than one year and a minimum fine of $10,000. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1819 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sentencing - As introduced, increases the penalty for failing to stop at the scene of an accident when the person knew or should reasonably have known that death resulted from the accident by requiring a mandatory period of confinement of not less than one year and a minimum fine of $10,000. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Lowell Russell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lowell Russell (Republican).