Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for vehicular homicide from a Class C felony to a Class B felony if the offense occurred as the proximate result of the driver's extreme and excessive rate of speed; defines "extreme and excessive rate of speed" as traveling at more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 55.

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The bill upgrades the crime of vehicular homicide from a Class C to a Class B felony if the driver was traveling more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. It adds a definition of “extreme and excessive rate of speed” to the law. The change is intended to deter deadly high‑speed driving.

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