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TX SB662

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joan Huffman

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 545.428(a) of the Transportation Code to clarify that "crosswalk" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.302 for purposes of motor vehicle collision laws involving pedestrians or vulnerable road users

  • Adds a new subdivision (1-a) defining "electric personal assistive mobility device" by reference to Section 551.201

  • Standardizes the crosswalk definition used in determining liability and legal standards when collisions occur between motor vehicles and pedestrians or other vulnerable road users in crosswalk areas

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the definition of crosswalk for the purpose of motor vehicle collisions involving a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk.

Vehicles & Traffic

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/3/2025

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