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TN SB1647
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Pody
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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 used in drag racing or to flee after committing drag racing offenses
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Vehicles may be impounded 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 ordinances must establish an administrative and judicial review process allowing vehicle owners to contest the seizure, impoundment, and associated fines and fees
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"Owner" includes the legal title holder, the person to whom the vehicle is registered, or their agent or authorized representative
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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
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
3/16/2026