Addressing the removal of vehicles by certain cities when obstructing the operation of streetcar vehicles or jeopardizing public safety.
Last action: 2026-03-18 — Effective date 3/18/2026.
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Official Description
Addressing the removal of vehicles by certain cities when obstructing the operation of streetcar vehicles or jeopardizing public safety.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- HB 2495
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Brianna Thomas, Julia Reed, Shaun Scott, Joe Fitzgibbon, Cindy Ryu, Lisa Parshley, Nicole Macri, Chipalo Street, Gerry Pollet, Edwin Obras
- Introduced
- 2026-01-15
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2495 | Passed 96-1 1 not voting | 57 yes / 1 no | 39 yes / 0 no |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageHB 2495 | Passed 48-0 1 not voting | 28 yes / 0 no | 18 yes / 0 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-03-02 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-03-05 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-03-06 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-06 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-03-11 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-12 President signed.
- 2026-03-12 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-18 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-18 Chapter 99, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-18 Effective date 3/18/2026.
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