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HB3542 • 2025

Allows a motorcycle operator to travel between lanes of traffic under certain conditions.

Allows a motorcycle operator to travel between lanes of traffic under certain conditions.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Owens,, Senator Gelser Blouin, Representative Gamba,, Nelson,, Senator Thatcher,, Weber
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-07 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-12 House

    Referred to Transportation.

  4. 2025-02-11 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act lets motorcycles drive between lanes of traffic. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1).
Allows a motorcycle operator to travel between lanes of traffic under certain conditions.
Increases the penalty for committing the offense of motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle. Punishes a violation by a maximum $2,000 fine.
Relating to: Relating to motorcycles.
Current location: In House Committee