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H7179Introduced in the House

Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations as part of any new construction.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Robert Phillips, District 51

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VEHICLE BARRIERS -- THE CHARLOTTE A. VACCA ACT - Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations as part of any new construction.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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