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H7638Introduced in the House

Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.

Passed

Introduced by Earl Read, District 26

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY - Amends the general law relative to right-of-way of pedestrians to reference the schedule of violations for the adjudication of traffic offenses contained in § 31.41.1-4.

Where it stands

Effective without Governor's signature

June 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 9, 2026

36

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate 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 (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)

  9. Senate passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Effective without Governor's signature

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