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S 6809

Implements a moratorium on digital billboards and directing the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Imposes a temporary moratorium on digital billboards and requires a state transportation safety study to assess their impact on driver distraction and crash risk.

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Bill Summary · S 6809

S 6809: Moratorium on Digital Billboards and Safety Study

Overview

S 6809 proposes a temporary halt on digital billboards and directs the state’s commissioner of transportation to study the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents. Introduced on March 24, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Consumer Protection committee for consideration. The primary sponsor is Robert Jackson.

Purpose and Intent

  • The main goals are to pause the deployment or expansion of digital billboards and to assess whether they influence driver attention and road safety.
  • By mandating a formal study, the bill seeks to provide evidence to inform future regulatory decisions about digital billboards and their location, design, and usage.

Key Provisions (as conveyed by the bill’s title and summary)

  • Moratorium on digital billboards: The bill would impose a temporary suspension related to digital advertising displays on billboards. The exact scope (e.g., whether it covers permit approvals, construction, or conversion of existing structures) is not detailed in the available information.
  • Study directive to the Commissioner of Transportation: The commissioner would conduct a study examining the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents. The study is intended to evaluate safety outcomes associated with digital billboards and potentially identify contributing factors or risk indicators.
  • Reporting and follow-up: Although not specified in the available material, such studies typically culminate in a report or recommendations to the legislature; the bill would likely require timelines and deliverables.

Affected Parties and Potential Impacts

  • Digital billboard operators and advertisers: May face a halt on new digital installations or conversions, affecting business planning and investment.
  • Local governments and permitting authorities: Could experience changes in permitting processes or regulatory timelines related to outdoor advertising.
  • Road users and safety advocates: The study aims to address concerns about distraction and safety on roadways, potentially informing future safety standards or restrictions.
  • Transportation department: Charged with conducting the mandated study and issuing any findings or recommendations.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 24, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee (listed twice in the record, likely a clerical duplication).
  • No enacted provisions or final passage date available at this stage; the bill is early in the legislative process.

Related Legislation

  • Related bills from prior sessions: S 1923, S 1036, S 6901.
  • Companion bills: A 8071 (listed as a companion in multiple entries).

Notes

  • The bill’s exact scope of the moratorium (duration, geographic reach, and permitted exceptions) is not specified in the provided information and would be clarified in the full bill text.
  • Stakeholders may wish to monitor the Consumer Protection committee’s hearings for details on the study methodology and any phased regulatory approach.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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