StateKansas

HB 2522: Permitting highway construction and maintenance vehicles in road construction zones to display flashing amber, white or green lights at all times or flashing white and blue lights on stationary trailers under certain conditions and prohibiting the use of a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school zone or a road construction zone.

Committee on TransportationIntroduced

HB 2522 status: Introduced — Died on Senate General Orders (updated Apr 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Permitting highway construction and maintenance vehicles in road construction zones to display flashing amber, white or green lights at all times or flashing white and blue lights on stationary trailers under certain conditions and prohibiting the use of a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school zo...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No identified direct effect on environmental policy

Risks

  • No identified direct effect on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential reduction in work-zone accidents lowers liability costs

Risks

  • Minimal compliance burden on commercial vehicle operators

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Enhances safety for road construction workers
  • Reduces distracted driving in high-risk zones

Risks

  • Increased enforcement requirements for law enforcement
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based on bill title and abstract; full text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Died on Senate General Orders

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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