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A 8980

Prohibits operation of any motor vehicle equipped with any device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paula Kay

Bans driving any vehicle with a device that alters traffic-control signals, impacting drivers, makers, and police enforcement; penalties to be defined in the bill.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 8980

Summary of Bill A 8980

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8980
  • Title / Purpose: Prohibits operation of any motor vehicle equipped with any device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals.
  • Status: Referred to Transportation (committee).
  • Introduced: August 13, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Paula Kay

What the bill would do

  • The bill would make it unlawful to operate any motor vehicle that is equipped with any device whose function is to affect or alter the operation of traffic-control signals (e.g., signals that control intersections).
  • It places the question of enforcement and penalties within the statute (the details of any penalties or enforcement mechanisms are not provided in the information available here).

Key provisions and considerations (based on the bill’s stated purpose)

  • Scope: Applies to all motor vehicles; the phrase “any device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals” suggests a broad reach to devices that could influence signal timing, sequencing, or display.
  • Enforcement and penalties: The specific penalties, enforcement procedures, and potential exceptions are not included in the provided summary. The bill’s text would establish these if enacted.
  • Definitions: The bill would define terms such as “motor vehicle,” “device,” and “traffic-control signals” in its full text (not shown here). The precise definitions will determine how broadly the prohibition applies.
  • Exemptions: No exemptions are listed in the provided information, but the final text could include carve-outs (for example, devices used by emergency services) depending on the bill’s language.

Impact and who would be affected

  • Vehicle operators and owners: Individuals operating vehicles with qualifying devices would be prohibited from doing so.
  • Device manufacturers and sellers: Manufacturers or retailers of devices claimed to affect traffic-control signals could be directly impacted.
  • Law enforcement: Officers would enforce the prohibition and impose penalties as defined by the bill.
  • Transportation agencies: May be affected by changes in compliance expectations and enforcement collaborations.

Legislative status and process

  • Actions to date:
    • 2025-08-13 — Referred to Transportation (listed twice in the action history; likely a clerical repetition)
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move through the Transportation Committee, then onto floor consideration in the chamber of origin, and potentially to the other house for consideration. The fate beyond committee referral is not provided here.

Related and companion legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Paula Kay (A 8980)
  • Related bills (prior sessions): A 1015, A 1269, A 10245, A 2791, A 7091, A 278, A 3625, A 6518, A 8056
  • Companion bill in the other house: S 2403 (noted twice as companion in the list)

Notes

  • The summary above reflects the information provided. The full text would specify definitions, penalties, exemptions (if any), and procedural timelines, which are essential for a complete understanding of the bill’s impact.

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

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