Improving traffic safety.
HB 1512 establishes a grant program to help low-income drivers address nonmoving traffic violations (like registration or insurance issues) through nonpunitive solutions such as repair vouchers, helmet programs, or community education, rather than fines. It directly affects low-income road users - defined as those on public assistance, WIC, Medicaid, or earning 125% of the federal poverty level - by providing alternatives to financial penalties. The bill also requires police to report detailed stop data (including race, age, and reason for stops) starting in 2026 and clarifies that stops for nonmoving violations can only be secondary to primary offenses like speeding or impaired driving. These provisions aim to reduce racial disparities in traffic enforcement while improving road safety compliance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chipalo Street
DDemocratic
Co
Beth Doglio
DDemocratic
Co
Darya Farivar
DDemocratic
Co
Davina Duerr
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Lekanoff
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Alvarado
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Jamila Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Parshley
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Berry
DDemocratic
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