HB177Introduced in the House of Delegates
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks
Introduced by Julie Palakovich Carr, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle at an intersection who is facing a red signal to enter the intersection to cross the highway in the direction of a pedestrian control "walk" signal displayed for the portion of the highway on which the bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle is traveling; and requiring, before entering an intersection, a person operating a bicycle, play vehicle, or unicycle to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian lawfully using the intersection.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
February 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 19, 2026
134
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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