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SB1913

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·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1913 amends laws to allow law enforcement to impound vehicles used in drag racing for up to 72 hours pending review.

Tennessee SB1913 amends Tennessee Code to allow POST-certified or state-commissioned law enforcement officers to impound vehicles used in drag racing for up to 72 hours. The owner must be notified and can request a hearing. If probable cause is not substantiated, fees are reimbursed or the vehicle is released. This does not affect other seizure and forfeiture laws. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Held on desk.

Mar 16

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 13

Senate

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026