The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1389, effective October 1, 2025, authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances that prohibit individuals from organizing, participating in, or observing street takeovers, as defined in existing statutes. The bill allows for the seizure and forfeiture of any motor vehicle involved in such activities, with provisions ensuring that the interests of owners or lienholders are protected if they were unaware of the vehicle's use in violation of the ordinance.
Additionally, any motor vehicle forfeited under this ordinance must be sold at a public auction, with the proceeds directed to the municipality's general fund or a designated special fund. These funds are intended to support the municipality's police department or the resident state trooper. The bill introduces new legal language to facilitate these measures while deleting any previous conflicting provisions.