SB435Introduced in the Senate
Lane filtering; motorcycles, penalty, delayed effective date.
Introduced by Lamont Bagby, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Lane filtering; motorcycles; penalty. Authorizes the operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle to pass another vehicle that is stopped or traveling at no more than 10 miles per hour in the same lane or on the shoulder, provided that there are at least two lanes of travel in each direction, such motorcycle does not exceed a speed of 20 miles per hour, and the operator executes such passing with ordinary care. The bill makes intentionally impeding or attempting to impede the operator of a motorcycle from lawfully engaging in lane filtering a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $300. The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement a statewide education campaign to alert drivers and the public that motorcycles may lawfully engage in lane filtering. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Left in Transportation
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N 1-A) · March 4, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Thomas | 21 | Yes |
| David Reid | 28 | Yes |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | Yes |
| Eric Phillips | 48 | Yes |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | 73 | Yes |
| Delores McQuinn | 81 | Not Voting |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | 82 | Yes |
| Jeion Ward | 87 | Yes |
| Bonita Anthony | 92 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100898D
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Senate committee offered
Reported from Transportation with amendment (12-Y 3-N)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Read first time
Passed by for the day
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Transportation Amendment agreed to
Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 8-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB435)
Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N 1-A)
Left in Transportation
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