Overview
- House Bill 425 was filed Jan. 16 by Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton and is backed by five sponsors, including Rep. Jason Nemes.
- The proposal sets a $1,000 fine for a first offense and $2,000 for a second, allows up to 30 days in jail, and mandates at least six months of vehicle impoundment.
- Vehicles used in illegal racing could be forfeited to the state for destruction or sale at public auction after repeat offenses.
- The measure mirrors a 2022 Louisville ordinance that permits six-month impoundments, which local police highlighted by crushing a seized car in September.
- Opponents question destroying property and suggest donating seized vehicles to charity, as the bill awaits a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee after a similar effort failed last session.