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

SB 2370: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for vehicular homicide from a Class C felony to a Class B felony if the offense occurred as the proximate result of the driver's extreme and excessive rate of speed; defines "extreme and excessive rate of speed" as traveling at more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2370 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for vehicular homicide from a Class C felony to a Class B felony if the offense occurred as the proximate result of the driver's extreme and excessive rate of speed; defines "extreme and excessive rate of speed" as traveling at more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).