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TN HB0300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement officers may seize or impound vehicles found with installed license plate flippers as evidence
  • Vehicle owners or operators present at the scene must be given the opportunity to promptly remove the license plate flipper if it can be done safely
  • Officers may direct the vehicle to be moved to a designated location for safe removal of the device
  • If the flipper is removed, only the device itself may be seized as contraband; if the vehicle is impounded, the owner is responsible for towing, impounding fees, and removal costs
  • Passed March 3, 2025 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on March 26, 2025, effective immediately

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, relative to license plate flippers.

Traffic Safety

Last Action

Effective date(s) 03/26/2025

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/18/2025
Transportation2/11/2025
General Sub of Transportation2/5/2025
Transportation2/3/2025

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