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HB1349Introduced in the House of Delegates

Compression release engine brakes; localities to regulate use.

Introduced

Introduced by John Chilton McAuliff, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Use of compression release engine brakes in localities. Authorizes localities to regulate the use of compression release engine brakes, commonly known as "Jake brakes" or "Jacobs brakes", when motor vehicles are operated within their boundaries and adjacent to residence districts. This bill was incorporated into HB 55.

Where it stands

Incorporated by Transportation (HB55-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)

February 10, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Presented and ordered printed 26105057D

  2. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  3. Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)

  4. Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)

  5. Incorporated by Transportation (HB55-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)

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