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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Passed
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Traffic enforcement. Establishes a traffic enforcement on private roads pilot project. Provides that a subdivision: (1) that is subject to governance authority by a homeowners association; (2) that contains at least 1,500 lots; and (3) with at least 15 miles of private road that are owned and maintained by the homeowners association; may establish maximum speed limits and designate intersections at which a vehicle is required to stop. Provides that a law enforcement officer has all police powers necessary to enforce the laws of the state for the regulation and use of vehicles on the private roads within the subdivision governed by the homeowners association. Provides that, with the exception of maximum speed limits and stop signs established by the homeowners association, a law enforcement officer may not enforce other rules or requirements established by the homeowners association. Provides that, with certain requirements, a homeowners association may enter into an agreement with or employ an off duty law enforcement officer. Provides that the pilot program expires July 1, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program for traffic enforcement on private roads, allowing certain large subdivisions governed by a homeowners association (HOA) to set maximum speed limits and designate intersections requiring vehicles to stop. A subdivision qualifies if it has at least 1,500 lots and at least 15 miles of private roads owned and maintained by the HOA. Under this program, law enforcement officers will have the authority to enforce state traffic laws on these private roads, but they will not be able to enforce other HOA rules. The bill also permits HOAs to enter into agreements with or hire off-duty law enforcement officers to enforce these traffic regulations, with specific requirements for insurance and indemnification to protect the HOA and the officers. This pilot program is set to expire on July 1, 2028, and a report on its implementation will be submitted to the General Assembly before October 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Ed Soliday (R)*,
Garrett Bascom (R),
Ed Charbonneau (R),
Randy Maxwell (R),
Rick Niemeyer (R),
Julie Olthoff (R),
Last Action
Motion to concur filed (on 02/24/2026)
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