SB2201

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to truancy.

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SB2201 amends Tennessee law to allow suspension of driving privileges for students referred to juvenile court for truancy.

SB2201 modifies Tennessee statutes concerning truancy by adding a new provision allowing the suspension of a student's driving privileges or ability to obtain a driver's license for up to one year. This applies if the student is referred to juvenile court for truancy and is adjudicated unruly. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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18 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 853

May 5

Effective date(s) 01/01/2027

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.