SB 2974: AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- RIGHT-OF-WAY
SB 2974 status: To Governor — 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 24, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis update links the law about stopping for pedestrians to the official list of traffic fines, making it clear exactly what the penalty is if a driver fails to yield.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Improves clarity of legal administrative procedures.
Risks
- No significant economic shifts expected.
Society
Benefits
- Standardizes traffic violation adjudication process.
Risks
- No direct material change to pedestrian safety outcomes.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The amendment does not explicitly change the penalties for right-of-way violations, only the reference to the adjudication schedule.
Analysis based on abstract only, not full bill text.
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
Current06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Enacted
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