Requiring that vehicles yield the right of way to multi-use trails that cross roadways
This bill requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists using multi-use trails when those trails cross roadways within a crosswalk. It directly affects drivers at trail-roadway intersections and trail users (including bicyclists) who cross roadways. The key provision mandates that vehicles stop for trail users in contiguous crosswalks, treating them like pedestrians under traffic law. The bill defines "multi-use trail" broadly to include state, local, or private recreational paths maintained for non-motorized transport. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Magnarelli
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Diana Moreno
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Kassay
DDemocratic
Co
Sarahana Shrestha
DDemocratic/Working Families
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