Relating to the penalties for the offense of passing certain vehicles, creating a criminal offense, increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 1625 increases criminal penalties for drivers who pass certain vehicles (such as school buses) in violation of traffic laws. The bill creates a new criminal offense for this specific violation, raising the penalty from a lower misdemeanor to a more severe criminal charge. This change directly affects drivers who commit this unsafe passing behavior, potentially resulting in higher fines and longer jail sentences. The bill was filed in December 2024 and referred to the Transportation committee for review.