KS HB2522

Bill

Permitting highway construction and maintenance vehicles in road construction zones to display flashing amber, white or green lights at all times or flashing white and blue lights under certain conditions.

Introduced
01/22/2026

In Committee
02/26/2026

Crossed Over
02/25/2026

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning traffic regulations; relating to lighting equipment on vehicles; permitting highway construction and maintenance vehicles to be equipped with display flashing amber, white and green lights in road construction zones and flashing blue and white lights on stationary trailers under certain conditions; amending K.S.A. 8-1729 and 8-1731 and repealing the existing sections.

AI Summary

This bill allows highway construction and maintenance vehicles operating in road construction zones to use flashing amber, green, or white lights at any time, either individually or in combination, and also permits stationary trailers involved in such operations to display flashing white and blue lights between sunset and sunrise when workers are present, provided these lights are used within the construction zone and under specific conditions outlined by the secretary of transportation.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation (House)

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 546-S (on 03/03/2026)

Official Document

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2522/

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2522/
Analysis - Supplemental Note: {As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2522_02_0000.pdf
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2522_02_0000.pdf
House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Essex)	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2522_h_3813.pdf
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2522_01_0000.pdf
House Committee on Transportation Report	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2522_h_3612.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2522_01_0000.pdf
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2522_00_0000.pdf
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2522_00_0000.pdf

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