Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1416: Pedestrians; drivers to stop when crossing highway, etc., penalty.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1416 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pedestrians; drivers to stop when crossing highway, etc., penalty. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0447).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Drivers to stop for pedestrians; vulnerable road users; penalties. Makes it a traffic infraction if a driver operating a motor vehicle fails to stop for pedestrians and makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor if such traffic infraction results in the serious bodily injury or death of a vulnerable road user lawfully crossing a highway.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam P. Ebbin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0447)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 447 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2024
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1416)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1416ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (75-Y 20-N)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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