HB1417
Bicycle riders; traffic control device exceptions, liability.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/22/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26101285D
- 01/22/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
- 01/29/2026 - House: Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Transportation Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N)
