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H7870Introduced in the House

Clarifies when mobile equipment can travel on a public highway as an incidentally permitted practice limited to the active participation in an active work zone.

Passed

Introduced by Raymond Hull, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS - Clarifies when mobile equipment can travel on a public highway as an incidentally permitted practice limited to the active participation in an active work zone.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 8, 2026

67

Yes

0

No

8

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)

  7. House read and passed

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

  9. Senate passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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