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

HB 2146: Juvenile Offenders - As enacted, specifies that if a student is referred to juvenile court for being unlawfully absent from school and is ultimately adjudicated to be unruly, that the disposition made by the juvenile judge or magistrate may include the suspension of the student's driving privileges or ability to obtain a driver license for a period of up to one year. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 and Title 55, Chapter 10.

In committee Last action May 5, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 853

Plain-language summary

HB 2146 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile Offenders - As enacted, specifies that if a student is referred to juvenile court for being unlawfully absent from school and is ultimately adjudicated to be unruly, that the disposition made by the juvenile judge or magistrate may include the suspension of the student's driving privileges or ability to obtain a driver license for a period of up to one year. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 and Title 55, Chapter 10. Primary sponsor: Renea Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 853.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Renea Jones (Republican).