Prohibits road signs honoring persons who have killed or attempted to kill a law enforcement officer
HB 162 prohibits state transportation agencies from creating new highway signs honoring individuals convicted of killing or attempting to kill a law enforcement officer. It also requires the removal of any existing such signs by August 28, 2025. The bill directly affects highway signage systems and any memorials currently displayed on public roads. It establishes a clear policy change by banning new honors for these individuals and mandating the removal of existing displays.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Sparks
RRepublican
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