Criminal Offenses - As enacted, raises the penalty for the offense of drag racing from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33 and Title 55, Chapter 10, Part 5.

This bill increases the legal penalty for drag racing in Tennessee from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. It directly affects individuals who engage in drag racing activities on public roads or highways after July 1, 2024. The law achieves this change by amending specific sections of the state code that previously defined the offense as a lesser misdemeanor. Once enacted, anyone convicted of drag racing on or after the effective date faces the more severe felony classification and its associated sentencing guidelines.