HB1349
Compression release engine brakes; localities to regulate use.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
John Chilton McAuliff (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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.-
Bill History
- 01/19/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105057D
- 01/19/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Transportation Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Transportation Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
