Tennessee SB1400 amends DUI laws to allow law enforcement assistance in obtaining blood samples and extends the suspension period for first-time.
Tennessee SB1400 modifies driving under the influence (DUI) laws by permitting law enforcement officers to assist qualified practitioners in using reasonable force to obtain blood samples from operators suspected of DUI. The bill also extends the suspension period for a first-time DUI offense from one year to one year and six months. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the extended suspension period effective July 1, 2025.
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