SB 435: Lane filtering; motorcycles, penalty, delayed effective date.

Official summary

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

Lane filtering; motorcycles; penalty. Authorizes the operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle to pass another vehicle that is stopped or traveling at no more than 10 miles per hour in the same lane or on the shoulder, provided that there are at least two lanes of travel in each direction, such motorcycle does not exceed a speed of 20 miles per hour, and the operator executes such passing with ordinary care. The bill makes intentionally impeding or attempting to impede the operator of a motorcycle from lawfully engaging in lane filtering a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $300. The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement a statewide education campaign to alert drivers and the public that motorcycles may lawfully engage in lane filtering. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.

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. March 10, 2026Left in Transportation
2. March 4, 2026Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N 1-A)
3. February 20, 2026Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
4. February 9, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB435)
5. February 4, 2026Referred to Committee on Transportation
6. February 4, 2026Read first time
7. February 4, 2026Placed on Calendar
8. January 28, 2026Read third time and passed Senate (32-Y 8-N 0-A)
9. January 27, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
10. January 27, 2026Transportation Amendment agreed to
11. January 27, 2026Read second time
12. January 26, 2026Passed by for the day

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