House Bill 2014, sponsored by Lafferty, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding vehicular homicide. The bill introduces a new provision in Section 39-13-213(b)(2) that stipulates if a person is convicted of a violation of subdivision (a)(2) and, as a result of the same conduct, is also convicted of a violation of Section 55-10-101, that individual will be punished as a Range II offender for the violation of subdivision (a)(2). Furthermore, the bill allows for the possibility of a sentence within Range III if deemed appropriate, but it ensures that the sentence will not be lower than Range II.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation. This legislative change aims to establish stricter penalties for individuals convicted of vehicular homicide in conjunction with other traffic violations, thereby enhancing accountability and safety on the roads.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-13-213(b)(2), 39-13-213