Establishing liability standards for certain vehicle collisions.

HB 1518 establishes a legal presumption that major vehicle operators (weighing 200+ lbs or exceeding 28 mph) are negligent in collisions involving pedestrians, bicycles, or minor vehicles. This applies in civil lawsuits, shifting the burden to the operator to prove they were not at fault. If the operator is found negligent, plaintiffs can recover actual damages plus $1,500 in statutory damages, plus attorney fees if the negligence presumption was disputed. The bill also presumes vehicle owners are responsible if the operator is unknown, and includes specific definitions for terms like "major motor vehicle" and "pedestrian."