SB 1591STATE · TennesseeIntroduced
Traffic Safety - As introduced, imposes state and local litigation taxes on a person who violates the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; removes the ten-dollar cap on court costs imposed for such violations. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.
Latest action: Subst. for comp. HB.
Voted: 3/26/2026
How representatives voted
0 yea·0 nay·3 other
- Ed ButlerABSENT
State Representative · Republican · TN
- Scott CepickyABSENT
State Representative · Republican · TN
- Kirk HastonABSENT
State Representative · Republican · TN
Action history
- 3/26/2026Re-ref. Calendar & Rules Committee
- 3/26/2026Failed to pass H., Ayes 37, Nays 48, PNV 3
- 3/26/2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0563)
- 3/26/2026Subst. for comp. HB.
- 3/9/2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- 3/5/2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
- 3/5/2026Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 20, Nays 11
- 3/5/2026Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0486)
- 3/3/2026Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
- 3/3/2026Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 3 PNV 0