This bill makes local governments legally responsible for injuries or damage caused by dangerous or broken storm drain grates and road inlets that their bicyclists' tires can get caught in. Cities and counties must now remove or replace these hazards, or they can be sued for any resulting injuries or bike damage. The law applies retroactively, meaning it covers incidents that happened before the bill was signed into law.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Transportation Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
Transportation Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 139
Fred Deutsch
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Transportation — Deferred to the 41st legislative day