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

HB 1963: DUI Offenses - As introduced, allows a person convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant who is eligible for a restricted license to request, and the court to order, the use of a transdermal monitoring device in lieu of the person being required to operate only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device; requires the person to pay all costs associated with the transdermal monitoring device; specifies the person is not eligible for assistance from the electronic monitoring indigency fund. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1963 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: DUI Offenses - As introduced, allows a person convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant who is eligible for a restricted license to request, and the court to order, the use of a transdermal monitoring device in lieu of the person being required to operate only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device; requires the person to pay all costs associated with the transdermal monitoring device; specifies the person is not eligible for assistance from the electronic monitoring indigency fund. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10. Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican).