Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer to seize and impound a motor vehicle in any county or municipality that has passed a resolution or ordinance authorizing the seizure and impoundment of a motor vehicle observed by law enforcement to have been used to commit the offense of drag racing or to flee after commission of the offense of drag racing subject to certain restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5.
SB 1647 allows law enforcement in Tennessee counties or municipalities that have adopted specific resolutions to seize and impound vehicles used for drag racing or to flee after such racing. It requires local governments to set a minimum 120-hour impound period before vehicle release (with fees) and establish a process for owners to challenge the seizure. The bill directly affects vehicle owners in participating jurisdictions by adding this enforcement mechanism, while clarifying that "owner" includes title holders or registered agents. It does not change drag racing laws but standardizes seizure procedures across the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Committee
3
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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Mark Pody
RRepublican
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