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

SB 1678: 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 March 9, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1678 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 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: Kerry Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kerry Roberts (Republican).