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H4736Introduced in the House

Relative to protecting the public from street takeovers

Introduced

Introduced by Christopher Markey, District 09-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to establish penalties for reckless or negligent operation of a vehicle and hindering the movement of other vehicles. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

March 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

  2. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2

  6. Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  7. Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  8. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  9. Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

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