SB1647

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·1/14/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1647 amends state laws to allow counties and municipalities to authorize the seizure and impoundment of vehicles used in drag racing.

Tennessee SB1647 amends state laws to allow counties and municipalities to authorize the seizure and impoundment of vehicles used in drag racing. The bill specifies that impoundment can occur if a county or municipality passes a resolution or ordinance providing for a minimum impound period of up to 120 hours and an administrative and judicial review process for vehicle owners. The bill also includes a severability clause and states that it takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 16

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026

Jan 21

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee