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TN HB1459
Bill
Status
12/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Clemmons
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AI Summary
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Counties and municipalities may pass resolutions or ordinances authorizing law enforcement to seize and impound vehicles observed being used in drag racing or fleeing after drag racing
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Impounded vehicles must be held for a minimum period not exceeding 120 hours before release to the owner upon payment of towing and storage fees
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Local governments must establish administrative and judicial review processes allowing vehicle owners to contest seizures, impoundments, and associated fines
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"Owner" is defined as the legal title holder or registered owner of the vehicle, including their agents or authorized representatives
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN 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.
Traffic Safety
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
3/11/2026