SB1474

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 39; Title 40; Title 55 and Title 68, relative to street drag racing.

Introduced·11/4/25
Draft Text

SB1474 amends Tennessee law to redefine and strengthen penalties for street drag racing.

SB1474 redefines street drag racing in Tennessee, specifying it includes motor vehicle drifting stunts. It mandates impounding fees for those charged with street drag racing and allows vehicle impoundment for evidence collection instead of arrest. The bill also classifies reckless endangerment by street drag racing as a Class E felony and updates various sections of Tennessee Code to reflect these changes. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026