Tennessee SB0829 makes it a criminal offense to refuse to exit a vehicle when lawfully stopped by a law enforcement officer.
Tennessee SB0829 amends the state's criminal code to establish that intentionally refusing to exit a motor vehicle when lawfully stopped by a law enforcement officer is a criminal offense. This change aims to ensure compliance with law enforcement directives during vehicle stops. The act will take effect on July 1, 2025.
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