Transportation - Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Reid, David
Meeting Date & Time: 01/21/2026 04:00 PM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room A - 008
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Committee Clerk: 804-698-1549 - David Clough, Clerk
DLS Contact: (804) 698-1865 - Nikhil Edward, Attorney
Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee Meeting
Bills acted upon during this meeting will be heard in Full Committee meeting at Thursday morning Jan 22 at 9:00 am in HRC-B
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| HB77 | Krizek | Law-enforcement officers, state and local; enforcement of federal traffic infractions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-882.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-102.1, relating to enforcement of federal traffic infractions by state and local law-enforcement officers; photo speed monitoring devices; Planning District 8. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Reid, Ward, McQuinn, Anthony, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Mehta, Ballard, Williams Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate (29-Y 9-N 0-A) • 3/13/2026 - Conference report agreed to by both chambers • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (24-Y 15-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB230 | McQuinn | Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems, certain emergency medical services personnel exempted. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-1094 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems; certain persons exempt. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Reid, Ward, McQuinn, Anthony, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Mehta, Ballard, Williams Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB233 | Wachsmann | Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems, exempts certain emergency medical services personnel. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1094 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems; certain emergency medical services personnel.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB389 (Jordan) Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB320 | Cole, J.G. | Live streaming while driving; prohibited, penalty. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-818.3, relating to live streaming while driving; prohibited; penalty. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Floor offered Senator Bagby Amendment • 3/3/2026 - Floor offered Senator Bagby Amendment • 3/12/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (25-Y 14-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Criminal Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB343 | Martinez | Helmets; wearing whenever riding/carried on skateboard or scooter or nonmotorized scooter. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-906.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to helmets; local authority. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Reid, Ward, McQuinn, Anthony, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Mehta, Ballard, Williams Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/2/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/3/2026 - Read third time • 3/3/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) • 3/10/2026 - Signed by President Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB351 | Feggans | Military Affairs, Dept. of, emergency vehicles; equipped with flashing red and white warning lights. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 46.2-920 and 46.2-1023 of the Code of Virginia, relating to flashing red and white warning lights; emergency vehicle exemptions; Department of Military Affairs emergency vehicles. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Reid, Ward, McQuinn, Anthony, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Mehta, Ballard, Williams Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB573 (Reeves) Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB365 | McLaughlin | Emergency vehicles; exempt from certain traffic regulations. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-920 of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency vehicles; exempt from certain traffic regulations. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/11/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/11/2026 - Referred to Committee on Transportation • 2/19/2026 - Placed on Transportation docket for Feb 19, 2026 Related Bills: SB663 (Diggs) Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N 1-A) |
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| HB409 | Reid | Passing a stopped school bus; divided highways, access roads, and certain driveways. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 46.2-859 of the Code of Virginia, relating to passing a stopped school bus; divided highways, access roads, and certain driveways. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Reid, Ward, McQuinn, Anthony, Bennett-Parker, Thomas, Mehta, Ballard, Williams Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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