Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.

HB 427 would allow drivers who are pregnant to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes without needing to have another passenger in the vehicle. This bill directly affects pregnant drivers operating motor vehicles in jurisdictions with HOV lanes, providing them with an exception to standard occupancy rules. The key provision would amend existing transportation law to add pregnancy as a qualifying condition for HOV lane access. The bill was filed in November 2024 and referred to the Transportation committee for further consideration.