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H8481Introduced in the House

Increases the fine for speeding, 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone, to $175 and increases the fine to $400 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Arthur Corvese, District 55

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES - Increases the fine for speeding, 1-10 mph in excess of posted speed limit in a residential or school zone, to $175 and increases the fine to $400 for speed in excess of 11 mph in a residential or school zone.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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