Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.
Tennessee HB0359 amends existing laws regarding driving without a valid driver license, establishing that a first violation is a Class B misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent violation is a Class A misdemeanor. The bill specifies that prior convictions occurring more than 10 years before the current violation cannot be used for enhancement purposes and clarifies that it does not apply to instances where a driver fails to have their license in immediate possession. This legislation is set to take effect for violations occurring on or after July 1, 2025.
Tennessee HB0359 amends existing laws regarding driving without a valid driver license, establishing that a first violation is a Class B misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent violation is a Class A misdemeanor. The bill specifies that prior convictions occurring more than 10 years before the current violation cannot be used for enhancement purposes and clarifies that it does not apply to instances where a driver fails to have their license in immediate possession. This legislation is set to take effect for violations occurring on or after July 1, 2025.
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