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TX HB2081
TX HB2081Relating to motor vehicle accidents involving a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk; creating a criminal offense.
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Introduced
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to motor vehicle accidents involving a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense for drivers who, with criminal negligence, operate a motor vehicle within the area of a crosswalk and cause bodily injury to a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user, such as a bicyclist or person using an electric personal assistive mobility device or neighborhood electric vehicle. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor, except if the victim suffers serious bodily injury, in which case it is a state jail felony. The bill provides an affirmative defense if the victim was violating a law relating to walking, movement, or operation in a crosswalk or on a roadway at the time of the offense.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call (on 05/13/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB2081 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB02081H.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB02081H.pdf |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/analysis/html/HB02081H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02081I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB02081I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB02081I.pdf |
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