Requires instruction on work zone safety awareness as part of the pre-licensing course
This bill (A 9268) requires all new drivers to complete a mandatory 30-minute "Work Zone Safety" module as part of their driver's license pre-licensing course. It directly affects new license applicants by mandating education on work zone dangers, legal obligations (like yielding to emergency vehicles), and consequences of violations. Key provisions include a curriculum covering work zone signage, barriers, lane shifts, photo speed enforcement, and real-world safety consequences, developed with input from transportation and safety experts. The module must be documented in the applicant's licensing record and include at least one exam question on safe work zone driving.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Nov 21, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Michael Durso
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian
Co
Noah Burroughs
DDemocratic/Working Families
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