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TN HB1459
TN HB1459AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5, relative to drag racing.
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Introduced
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer to seize and impound a motor vehicle in any county or municipality that has passed a resolution or ordinance authorizing the seizure and impoundment of a motor vehicle observed by law enforcement to have been used to commit the offense of drag racing or to flee after commission of the offense of drag racing subject to certain restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5.
AI Summary
This bill allows law enforcement officers in Tennessee to seize and impound motor vehicles used in drag racing or to flee from law enforcement after committing drag racing, but only in counties or municipalities that have passed a local ordinance or resolution authorizing such actions. These local ordinances must specify a minimum impoundment period, up to 120 hours, before the vehicle can be released upon payment of towing and storage fees, and must also include a process for owners to contest the seizure, impoundment, and any associated fines or fees. "Impound" means moving the vehicle to a designated storage location, and "owner" refers to the legal titleholder or registered owner of the vehicle.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026 (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1459&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1459 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1459.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1459.pdf |
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