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H7437Introduced in the House

Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030.

Passed

Introduced by Scott Slater, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- AUTOMATED TRAFFIC VIOLATION MONETARY SYSTEMS - Extends the sunsetting of the "Don't Block the Box" automated traffic detection systems from January 15, 2027, to January 15, 2030.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026

59

Yes

11

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

  9. Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

  10. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  11. House passed as amended in concurrence

  12. Transmitted to Governor

  13. Effective without Governor's signature

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