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 penalty for drag racing in Tennessee from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. It directly affects individuals who engage in illegal drag racing on public roads or highways. The key provision amends state law to classify the offense as a more serious felony crime, which carries heavier potential punishments than the previous misdemeanor charge. This change applies to any drag racing incidents that occur on or after July 1, 2024.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action May 29, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
20
Committee
19
Apr 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Apr 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2024
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Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2024
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Apr 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2024
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Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2024
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Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/27/2024
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Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/27/2024
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/26/2024
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/26/2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/20/2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/20/2024
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Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/19/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2024
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Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
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Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/5/2024
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Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Taylor
RRepublican
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