HB 409: Passing a stopped school bus; divided highways, access roads, and certain driveways.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Passing a stopped school bus; divided highways, access roads, and certain driveways. Clarifies that the exemption from the requirement for a driver of a motor vehicle to stop for a stopped school bus if such bus is stopped on the other roadway of a divided highway, on an access road, or on a driveway when the other roadway, access road, or driveway is separated from the roadway on which he is driving by a physical barrier or an unpaved area applies regardless of whether the physical barrier or unpaved area is continuous or segmented when necessary to accommodate an intersection or turning vehicles.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0132)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 132 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. February 27, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB409)
6. February 26, 2026Signed by President
7. February 26, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. February 26, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB409ER)
9. February 26, 2026Enrolled
10. February 24, 2026Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 24, 2026Read third time
12. February 23, 2026Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)

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