Bill

SB 25-069

Tire Chain Traction Control Device Permit

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 29 co-sponsors

Creates a state permit program to authorize and regulate tire chain traction control devices for winter driving, governing who may use them and under what rules.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-069

Summary — SB 25-069: Tire Chain Traction Control Device Permit

Status: Governor Signed (May 15, 2025)
Introduced: January 22, 2025 (Senate)
Classification: Bill

What the bill is about (purpose)

SB 25-069 establishes a statutory permitting framework for the use of “tire chain traction control devices” (the bill title). The stated intent is to authorize and regulate the use of traction devices on vehicles in situations where they improve safety and/or mobility in winter or inclement driving conditions while providing clear rules for issuance, use, and enforcement.

Note: The full text of the bill was not provided. The summary below describes the known procedural history and the likely, typical components and impacts a statute with this title would include. For precise statutory language and requirements, consult the enrolled bill text.

Key provisions (expected / typical elements)

Establishes a permit program authorizing drivers/vehicles to use approved tire chain traction control devices on public roads when otherwise restricted by traction laws or regulations.
Designates an agency (likely the state Department of Transportation or similar) to issue permits, set standards for approved devices, and administer the permitting process.
Specifies applicant eligibility and application requirements (vehicle information, device type/manufacturer, proof of insurance or inspection, etc.).
Sets permit terms and conditions — e.g., period of validity, display requirements (placard or electronic record), operational limits, and obligations to remove devices when conditions warrant.
Provides for enforcement mechanisms and penalties for misuse or noncompliance.
Grants rulemaking authority to the administering agency to define technical standards and operational procedures.
May include exemptions or special provisions for commercial carriers, emergency vehicles, or persons with specific needs.

Who would be affected

Motorists who wish to use tire chain traction control devices (private drivers, commercial trucking operators).
Vehicle equipment manufacturers and installers of traction control devices (subject to approval standards).
State transportation agencies and law enforcement (responsible for permit issuance, oversight, and enforcement).
Local governments and highway authorities to the extent implementation intersects with local traffic rules.

Procedural history / timeline

Introduced in the Senate: 2025-01-22 — assigned to Transportation & Energy.
Referred/amended through Senate committees; passed Senate 3rd Reading (no amendments) on 2025-04-21.
House committee referrals and approvals in April 2025; House passed bill on 2025-04-30 (Third Reading — no amendments).
Sent to Governor on 2025-05-12; Governor signed into law on 2025-05-15.

Impact and next steps

Once implemented, the designated agency will likely need to promulgate rules, create application processes, and set technical standards before permits can be issued.
Aids drivers and fleets seeking regulated alternatives to traditional tire chains, potentially improving winter mobility and safety—while ensuring controls to prevent road damage or unsafe use.
For exact regulatory obligations, fees, penalties, and effective dates, review the enrolled bill text and subsequent administrative rules. If you want, I can pull and summarize the full bill text and any implementing regulations.

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