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HB2697 • 2025

Repeals the limitation on police officers initiating traffic stops for certain offenses related to vehicle lighting.

Repeals the limitation on police officers initiating traffic stops for certain offenses related to vehicle lighting.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Scharf
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act repeals the limit on traffic stops for some lighting offenses. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7).
Repeals the limitation on police officers initiating traffic stops for certain offenses related to vehicle lighting.
Relating to: Relating to traffic stops.
Current location: In House Committee