HB 474: Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces…

Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

What it does

Addresses snow and ice removal from vehicles, including commercial vehicles, and enhanced consequences where falling material causes damage or injury.

Full title: Prohibiting a person from operating or towing a vehicle, subject to certain exceptions, without making reasonable efforts to remove from exposed vehicle surfaces accumulated snow and ice; and prohibiting a person from committing a violation of the Act that contributes to an accident resulting in property damage or the death of or serious bodily injury to another person.

Action history

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668
April 9, 2026Returned Passed
April 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)
April 7, 2026Second Reading Passed
April 7, 2026Favorable Adopted
April 6, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
March 5, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
March 4, 2026Third Reading Passed (127-0)
March 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
March 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {683026/1 Adopted
March 2, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
January 28, 2026Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
January 23, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation