HB 471: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 RELATING TO REGULATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES.
HB 471 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act clarifies that the operation of an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on shared private roadways within communities is presumed non-permissive. It also clarifies the time period for impoundment of an OHV.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Reduces unauthorized OHV operation in protected or private green spaces
- Decreases soil degradation and habitat disruption
Risks
- Enforcement may be inconsistent across rural regions
Economy
Benefits
- Protects private property values from damage
Risks
- Imposes significant financial costs on individual violators through fines and impoundment fees
Society
Benefits
- Improves safety and quality of life in residential/shared-access areas
- Provides clearer legal recourse for property owners against nuisance OHV use
Risks
- Concerns regarding due process for vehicle owners prior to final conviction
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Analysis status
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Pre-conviction impoundment authority may be subject to legal challenges regarding due process
Effects rely heavily on local law enforcement's capacity and prioritization
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