Transportation

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 564: Bus obstruction monitoring systems; parking, stopping, and standing enforcement.

Parking, stopping, and standing enforcement; bus obstruction monitoring systems. Allows localities to authorize the use of bus obstruction monitoring systems by a public transit agency operating within the locality for the purpose of enforcing local ordinances related to parking, stopping, or standing in bus stop zones or in lanes reserved for transit buses during posted times. This bill is identical to SB 583.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables enforcement of bus stop zone regulations, improving transit efficiency and safety by preventing obstructions in transit lanes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

vetoed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 561: Driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests, repeat offenders, ignition interlocks.

Driving while intoxicated; refusal of tests; repeat offenders; ignition interlocks. Permits a court to issue a restricted license with immediate installation of ignition interlock systems for certain offenders charged with driving while intoxicated, refusal of tests, or repeat offender violations. The bill also directs the Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program to convene a work group to evaluate the provisions governing driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and submit recommendations and a draft report to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees for Courts of Justice by November 1, 2026. Current law requires various time limits of driver's license suspension for such violations before a restricted license may be issued.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates ignition interlocks for repeat DWI offenders to reduce recidivism, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of preventing repeat offenses through rehabilitation-focused enforcement.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates ignition interlocks for DUI offenders, enhancing road safety standards directly related to vehicle regulations under transportation policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 436: Photo speed monitoring devices; highway work zones, workers present.

Photo speed monitoring devices; highway work zones; workers present. Limits the use of photo speed monitoring devices in highway work zones to when workers are present, as defined in the bill. The bill provides that a certificate sworn to or affirmed by a law-enforcement officer or a retired sworn law-enforcement officer is not prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein for a photo speed monitoring device placed in a highway work zone unless the operator of the photo speed monitoring device provides a sworn certification verifying that workers were present at the time of the violation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by restricting photo speed monitoring to work zones with workers present, ensuring targeted enforcement where safety risks exist.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1120: Electric power-assisted bicycles, etc.; improving safety for operators and general public, report.

Department of Motor Vehicles; improving the safety of electric power-assisted bicycles, motorized skateboards and scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and mopeds for operators and the general public; report. Directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to convene a work group of relevant stakeholders to examine and make recommendations for options and measures for improving the safety of electric power-assisted bicycles, motorized skateboards and scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and mopeds for operators and the general public and submit a report of its findings to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation no later than November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates DOT to improve safety for e-bikes/motorized vehicles, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per topic description.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1124: Autonomous vehicles; work group to conduct and assessment of workforce impacts, etc.

Autonomous driving systems; work group convened by the Secretary of Transportation; certain assessments and stakeholders. Directs the existing work group convened by the Secretary of Transportation regarding autonomous driving systems to (i) conduct an assessment of the workforce impacts created by autonomous vehicles, including an overview of job losses and gains; (ii) identify and include stakeholders and representatives from the auto manufacturing industry and labor representatives from the passenger and product carrier business; and (iii) conduct an assessment of labor impacts created by autonomous vehicles no later than November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety compliance for autonomous vehicles, aligning with transportation safety standards and regulatory frameworks for infrastructure.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1224: Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.

Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure; persons age 18 to 21. Expands from 60 days to 90 days the length of time an applicant for a first-time noncommercial driver's license who is at least 18 years old and not more than 21 years old is required to hold a learner's permit and requires such an applicant to complete a course of driver instruction prior to being issued a driver's license. The bill provides that learner's permits other than motorcycle learner's permits, accompanied by other documentation verifying that the driver is at least 18 years old and less than 21 years old and has successfully completed an approved driver's education course, constitute a temporary driver's license for the purpose of driving unaccompanied by a licensed driver 18 years old or older, provided that certain other requirements are met. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 396.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends learner permit period to enhance driver safety, aligning with transportation safety standards for new drivers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1448: Petersburg Parking Authority; created.

Petersburg Parking Authority Act. Authorizes the creation of the Petersburg Parking Authority. The bill grants to the Authority various powers, including the authority to construct, operate, and lease parking facilities, contract with outside entities, issue revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds, and acquire property. The bill also exempts the Authority from taxation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes creation of parking authority to construct/operate facilities, directly supporting transportation infrastructure management within topic scope.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1241: Hampton Roads Infrastructure Coordination and Readiness Framework; HRTPO to develop, report.

Hampton Roads Planning District Commission; development of a Hampton Roads Infrastructure Coordination and Readiness Framework. Directs the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) to develop an infrastructure coordination and fiscal readiness framework for Planning District 23, to be known as the Hampton Roads Infrastructure Coordination and Readiness Framework (the Framework), and to coordinate and consult with certain other entities in the development of the Framework. The bill requires HRPDC to submit to the Chairs of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation, the House Committees on Finance and Appropriations, and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations a report of the progress of the development of the Framework no later than December 1, 2026, and a final report on the Framework no later than December 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects HRTPO to develop infrastructure coordination framework for transportation planning, advancing infrastructure management and coordination in Hampton Roads.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Virginia · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 1290: Commercial motor vehicle; expands definition.

Commercial motor vehicle; definition. Expands the definition of a commercial motor vehicle to include vehicles inclusive of a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds. Currently, the definition includes, in relevant part, a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds. The new definition is consistent with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands CMV definition to align with federal safety regulations, enhancing vehicle safety standards per FMCSA requirements.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Virginia · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 396: Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.

Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure; persons age 18 to 21. Expands from 60 days to 90 days the length of time an applicant for a first-time noncommercial driver's license who is at least 18 years old and not more than 21 years old is required to hold a learner's permit and requires such an applicant to complete a course of driver instruction prior to being issued a driver's license. The bill provides that learner's permits other than motorcycle learner's permits, accompanied by other documentation verifying that the driver is at least 18 years old and less than 21 years old and has successfully completed an approved driver's education course, constitute a temporary driver's license for the purpose of driving unaccompanied by a licensed driver 18 years old or older, provided that certain other requirements are met. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 1224.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends learner's permit duration for new drivers (18-21), enhancing safety standards through longer practice period before driving test.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation