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 Butler

    State Representative · Republican · TN

    ABSENT
  • Scott Cepicky

    State Representative · Republican · TN

    ABSENT
  • Kirk Haston

    State Representative · Republican · TN

    ABSENT

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 withdrawn.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