HB1567Introduced in the House of Delegates
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Motor Scooters, and EPAMDs - Audible Warnings (Pass Pedestrians Safely Act)
Introduced by Darrell Odom, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizing a person to operate an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD) that is equipped with certain audible devices; requiring an operator of a bicycle, a motor scooter, or an EPAMD to give an audible warning by voice or device before passing a pedestrian; establishing that a violation of the audible warning requirement is a secondary offense subject to a civil penalty of $25; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 19, 2026
110
Yes
19
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {103922/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (110-19)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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