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Criminal Offenses - As introduced, classifies the reckless killing of a person while driving 15 miles per hour over the speed limit or while driving and using a wireless communication device as vehicular homicide and a Class C felony; requires court to allow victim representative to verbally read a victim impact statement at sentencing if the victim suffered death as a result of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

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TN HB 1891 · House Bill · 111

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
Esther Helton-Haynes
Latest action
Jan 31, 2020

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  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 31, 2020

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Criminal Offenses - As introduced, classifies the reckless killing of a person while driving 15 miles per hour over the speed limit or while driving and using a wireless communication device as vehicular homicide and a Class C felony; requires court to allow victim representative to verbally read a victim impact statement at sentencing if the victim suffered death as a result of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55. | 52