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

HB 359: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, defines "serious bodily injury" for the purposes of the present law offense of vehicular assault, which occurs when a person who, as the proximate result of the person's intoxication, recklessly causes serious bodily injury to another person by the operation of a motor vehicle or vessel subject to registration; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

Enacted Last action May 5, 2026: Pub. Ch. 875

Plain-language summary

HB 359 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, defines "serious bodily injury" for the purposes of the present law offense of vehicular assault, which occurs when a person who, as the proximate result of the person's intoxication, recklessly causes serious bodily injury to another person by the operation of a motor vehicle or vessel subject to registration; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Pub. Ch. 875.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).