Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Motor Scooters, and EPAMDs - Audible Warnings (Pass Pedestrians Safely Act)

Summary

HB 1567 requires anyone operating a bicycle, motor scooter or electric personal assistive mobility device to give a voice, bell, horn or similar audible signal before overtaking a pedestrian and, when possible, to pass at least three feet away. Violations are treated as a secondary offense and result in a $25 civil fine. The bill also sets equipment standards for lights and prohibits sirens or whistles.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Apr 1, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Apr 1, 2026
• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Mar 12, 2026

History

1. Mar 24, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 20, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
3. Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
6. Mar 19, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
7. Feb 13, 2026Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Feb 13, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation

Sponsors

• Odom · sponsor
• Boyce

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