Tennessee SB1736 amends the law on leaving the scene of an accident, increasing penalties.
Tennessee SB1736 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 10, to change the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident. It elevates the offense to a Class E felony if a person violates the requirement to stop and comply with the law. Additionally, it increases the penalty to a Class D felony if the person knew or should have known that death resulted from the accident. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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