Relating to distance requirements for certain motor vehicles following other vehicles. Effective 7-1-19

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 14, 2019
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   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
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   Done: House committeeMarch 12, 2019
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 12, 201994–1
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 2, 2019
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 18, 201949–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 29, 2019
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 3, 2019

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

307 prohibits the driver of a motor vehicle from following another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway. However, certain vehicles are subject to more specific limitations.308 prohibits the driver of a motor truck or a motor vehicle drawing another vehicle, when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district, from following within 300 feet of another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

Senate subcommittee

Named March 14, 2019. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Waylon Brown R
• Sen. Chris Cournoyer R
• Sen. Jim Lykam D

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