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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gillespie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2026
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 2/18/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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