Senate Bill 1658 amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding driving under the influence (DUI) laws. The bill introduces a mandatory minimum period of incarceration of thirty days for individuals convicted of DUI if they were either accompanied by a child under eighteen years of age or were within a marked school zone with warning flashers in operation at the time of the offense. This new provision is intended to enhance the penalties for DUI offenses in these specific circumstances, ensuring that the additional incarceration is served on top of any other penalties imposed for the DUI violation.

The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date. This legislative change aims to strengthen the consequences for DUI offenders who endanger children or operate vehicles in school zones, thereby promoting public safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-10-402