RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.
HB 56 prohibits placing, dropping, or leaving materials that could cause injury (such as debris or projectiles) on public roads, including highways, streets, and alleys. It directly affects drivers, maintenance workers, and anyone discarding items on roadways. The key provision makes it illegal to leave such "injurious materials" in public right-of-ways. This bill aims to reduce roadway hazards and prevent accidents caused by discarded objects.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled.
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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