SB1591 amends Tennessee law to change penalties for prohibited uses of electronic devices while driving.
SB1591 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, by removing the third and fourth sentences and replacing them with a provision stating that violators are subject to court costs and state and local litigation taxes. The act takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to violations occurring on or after that date.
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