AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- SIDEWALKS

HB 5393 shifts the responsibility for maintaining sidewalks along state highways from local entities to the state government. Under this bill, the state would be accountable for all upkeep of these sidewalks, such as repairs and general maintenance. However, the state would not be responsible for snow and ice removal on these sidewalks, which would remain with other parties. This change clarifies maintenance duties for sidewalks used by pedestrians and directly affects state and local government entities.