SB 1840 Statutes of Limitations and Repose - As enacted, requires prosecution for vehicular homicide committed on or after July 1, 2026, to commence within 10 years from the date the offense occurs. - Amends TCA Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40.
Latest: Apr 23, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 793
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2026 Passed
58 yes · 30 no · 5 other
Apr 8, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2026 Passed
58 yes · 30 no · 5 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | – | – |
| Democratic | 21 | – | – |
| Republican | 35 | 30 | 5 |
How each member voted (93)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
2 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/16/2026 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
Mar 16, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/16/2026 Passed
32 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 |
| Republican | 26 |
How each member voted (32)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/10/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/10/2026 Passed
9 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 7 |
How each member voted (9)
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Where it stands
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Apr 8, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 58, Nays 30, PNV 5
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (25 actions)
- Jan 21, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 22, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 2, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Feb 25, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Mar 3, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
- Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
- Mar 9, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
- Mar 10, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Mar 13, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026
- Mar 16, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Mar 16, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 16, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0641)
- Mar 16, 2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
- Mar 19, 2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Apr 8, 2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
- Apr 8, 2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
- Apr 8, 2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0984)
- Apr 8, 2026HousePassed H., Ayes 58, Nays 30, PNV 5
- Apr 9, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- Apr 14, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 15, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 23, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 29, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- Apr 29, 2026Pub. Ch. 793
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