House Bill 587 and Senate Bill 1055 propose amendments to Tennessee's driving under the influence laws. Specifically, the bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-402(a)(1)(B) by changing the blood alcohol concentration threshold for DUI offenses from "twenty-hundredths of one percent (0.20%) or more" to "fifteen-hundredths of one percent (0.15%) or more." This adjustment aims to lower the legal limit for DUI offenses, thereby enhancing road safety.

The bill's effective date has been amended to July 1, 2024, as per the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means amendment, which replaces the original effective date of July 1, 2023. The new law will apply to offenses occurring on or after the effective date, reflecting a shift in the state's approach to addressing impaired driving.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-10-402(a)(1)(B), 55-10-402
Amended with SA1023 -- 04/18/2024: 55-10-402(a)(1)(B), 55-10-402