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TN SB1647

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Pody

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Counties and municipalities may pass resolutions or ordinances authorizing law enforcement to seize and impound vehicles used in drag racing or to flee after committing drag racing offenses

  • Vehicles may be impounded for a minimum period not exceeding 120 hours before release to the owner upon payment of towing and storage fees

  • Local ordinances must establish an administrative and judicial review process allowing vehicle owners to contest the seizure, impoundment, and associated fines and fees

  • "Owner" includes the legal title holder, the person to whom the vehicle is registered, or their agent or authorized representative

  • 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.

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Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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