Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1449: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, restates the criminal offense of drag racing as street drag racing; expands the offense to include acts committed on commercial property; authorizes a vehicle used in the commission of the offense or to flee after commission of the offense to be impounded for the purpose of collecting evidence; makes various other changes regarding the offense of street drag racing. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 39; Title 40; Title 55 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 1449 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on October 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, restates the criminal offense of drag racing as street drag racing; expands the offense to include acts committed on commercial property; authorizes a vehicle used in the commission of the offense or to flee after commission of the offense to be impounded for the purpose of collecting evidence; makes various other changes regarding the offense of street drag racing. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 39; Title 40; Title 55 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: John Gillespie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Gillespie (Republican).