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SB1042 • 2025

Repeals the prohibition on police officers initiating traffic stops based solely on specified traffic violations related to vehicle lighting requirements.

Repeals the prohibition on police officers initiating traffic stops based solely on specified traffic violations related to vehicle lighting requirements.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  3. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says police officers may stop a driver for failing to use lights or not using the lights that the law requires. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.7).
Repeals the prohibition on police officers initiating traffic stops based solely on specified traffic violations related to vehicle lighting requirements.
Relating to: Relating to traffic offenses.
Current location: In Senate Committee