HB1459

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.

Introduced·12/15/25

Tennessee HB1459 amends state law to allow counties and municipalities to seize and impound vehicles used in drag racing.

Tennessee HB1459 amends state law to allow counties and municipalities to seize and impound vehicles used in drag racing. The bill requires that any resolution or ordinance authorizing such actions must specify a minimum impound period of up to 120 hours and provide a process for contesting the seizure and associated fees. The bill also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is found invalid, the rest remains in effect. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Mar 11

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Mar 4

House

Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

Mar 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026