Senate Bill 1055 amends Tennessee's driving under the influence (DUI) laws by lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for DUI offenses. Specifically, the bill changes the BAC limit from "twenty-hundredths of one percent (0.20%) or more" to "fifteen-hundredths of one percent (0.15%) or more." This adjustment aims to enhance road safety by making it easier to prosecute individuals who are driving while impaired.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, and will apply to offenses that occur on or after that date. This legislative change reflects a commitment to reducing alcohol-related incidents on the road and promoting public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-10-402(a)(1)(B), 55-10-402