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HB 3542

STRT RACE-10+ PEOPLE-PETTY OFF

104th Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Sheehan

Summary of HB 3542: STRT RACE-10+ PEOPLE-PETTY OFF Purpose and IntentThis bill would make it a petty offense to participate in or organize a street race or speed contest involving

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3542

Summary of HB 3542: STRT RACE-10+ PEOPLE-PETTY OFF

Purpose and Intent

This bill would make it a petty offense to participate in or organize a street race or speed contest involving 10 or more people. The goal is to discourage the growing problem of large, dangerous street racing events that have become more common in many communities.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a new petty offense for "participating in or organizing a street race or speed contest involving 10 or more people"
  • Imposes a fine of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses
  • Allows law enforcement to seize and impound the vehicles of individuals charged with this offense
  • Requires mandatory license suspension of 6 months to 1 year for anyone convicted of this petty offense

Affected Parties

  • Individuals who participate in or organize large street racing events with 10 or more people
  • Law enforcement agencies tasked with responding to and enforcing against these illegal street racing activities
  • Local communities that have seen an increase in dangerous, large-scale street racing incidents

Timeline and Procedure

  • This bill was introduced on February 28, 2025 and has been referred to the Rules Committee for consideration
  • If passed by the state legislature, the new petty offense and associated penalties would take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law
  • Law enforcement would begin enforcing the new law and issuing citations to those who violate it once it takes effect

Overall, this bill aims to provide law enforcement with an additional tool to crack down on the growing problem of large, hazardous street racing events that have endangered public safety in many areas. By establishing harsher penalties and allowing for vehicle seizures, the bill seeks to deter individuals from participating in or organizing these kinds of dangerous street racing activities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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