BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1428: Pedestrians/roadways

Concerning pedestrians crossing and moving along roadways.

Summary

Authorizes a pedestrian to cross a roadway at any point unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle, a person operating a bicycle, or a personal delivery device (referenced as "immediate danger standard" below).
Exempts pedestrians from following the requirements of traffic control devices provided the immediate danger standard for crossing a roadway is followed.
Requires the operator of an approaching vehicle to stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross a roadway at any point unless the immediate danger standard for crossing a roadway is met.
Removes the requirement that a pedestrian moving along a roadway is required to walk on or move along the shoulder of the roadway facing traffic when sidewalks are not provided or are inaccessible and shoulders are accessible.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1428), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to pedestrians crossing and moving along roadways;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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