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OR HB3542

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Owens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Legalizes "lane filtering" for two-wheeled motorcycles, allowing operators to travel between lanes of traffic when traffic is stopped or moving at 10 mph or less, and the motorcycle travels no more than 10 mph faster than surrounding traffic

  • Restricts lane filtering to highways with posted speed limits of 50 mph or higher, and prohibits it in school zones (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days) and highway work zones

  • Prohibits motorcycles from passing on the right of vehicles in the far right lane or on the left of vehicles in the far left lane while lane filtering

  • Increases the penalty for unlawful motorcycle or moped passing in a lane from a Class B traffic violation to a Class A traffic violation, with a maximum fine of $2,000

  • Protects other drivers from liability for "depriving a motorcycle of a full lane" when a motorcyclist is lawfully operating between lanes of traffic

Legislative Description

Relating to motorcycles.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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