Tennessee HB1819 amends the state's hit and run laws, making it a Class E felony to fail to stop after an accident resulting in death.
Tennessee HB1819 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Title 40, and Title 55, to strengthen penalties for hit and run incidents resulting in death. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill classifies such offenses as Class E felonies, imposing a minimum one-year confinement and a $10,000 fine, in addition to any other penalties. This change applies to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date.
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