HB1417Introduced in the House of Delegates
Bicycle riders; traffic control device exceptions, liability.
Introduced by Karen Keys-Gamarra, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Bicycle riders; traffic control device exceptions; liability. Authorizes a bicycle rider to proceed through an intersection controlled by a stop sign, "Yield Right-of-Way" sign, or red light if such rider (i) is at least 16 years of age or is accompanied by a person who is at least 16 years of age who is also riding a bicycle and who precedes him through such intersection with no more than 10 feet of distance separating the bicycles and (ii) yields the right-of-way to the driver of any vehicle lawfully within such intersection or approaching or entering such intersection from another direction. The bill provides that proceeding through such an intersection without yielding as required by the bill constitutes negligence per se if such action is the proximate cause of a collision or vehicular accident.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Transportation
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N) · February 4, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
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| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Joshua Thomas | 21 | Yes |
| David Reid | 28 | Yes |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | Yes |
| Wren Williams | 47 | Yes |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | 73 | Yes |
| Delores McQuinn | 81 | Yes |
| Jeion Ward | 87 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Yes |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26101285D
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Transportation
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