Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1078: Elimination of lower speed limit for trucks.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1078 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elimination of lower speed limit for trucks. Primary sponsor: Mike Aylesworth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the maximum speed limit for a vehicle having a declared gross weight greater than 26,000 pounds from 65 miles per hour to 70 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated on a highway that is: (1) on the national system of interstate and defense highways located outside an urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000; or (2) the responsibility of the Indiana finance authority. Reconciles the conflicting provisions regarding the maximum speed limit in an alley.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Aylesworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
- Authored by Representative Aylesworth