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HB 178: School Zone Speeding Amendments

Carol MossEnacted

HB 178 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

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

Bill summary

Official

The House of Representatives is currently debating new rules for how fast drivers can go in school zones.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental effect identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no major economic shift anticipated

Risks

  • potential for increased traffic fine revenue or administrative costs

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • potential for improved child pedestrian safety
  • standardized enforcement in school zones

Risks

  • increased risk of traffic citations for motorists
  • potential for confusion during transition period
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Abstract provided lacks specific details on speed limit values

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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