Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes the seizure and impoundment of a motor vehicle used in drag racing, based on probable cause, for a maximum of 72 hours; authorizes owner of motor vehicle to contest seizure in administrative or judicial hearing. - Amends TCA Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5.
SB 1913 allows law enforcement in Tennessee to seize and impound vehicles used in drag racing if they have probable cause, but only for up to 72 hours. Vehicle owners must be notified in writing of the seizure and can request an administrative or court hearing within five business days to challenge it. If the seizure isn't justified, owners must be reimbursed for impoundment fees or have their vehicle released immediately. The bill does not change existing forfeiture laws for vehicles convicted of drag racing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Transportation and Safety Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Taylor
RRepublican
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