Compression release engine brakes; localities to regulate use.
Summary
Use of compression release engine brakes in localities. Authorizes localities to regulate the use of compression release engine brakes, commonly known as "Jake brakes" or "Jacobs brakes", when motor vehicles are operated within their boundaries and adjacent to residence districts. This bill was incorporated into HB 55.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc)
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26105057D
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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