HB 2495 — Addressing the removal of vehicles by certain cities when obstructing the operation of streetcar vehicles or jeopardizing public safety.

What this bill does

Allows certain cities to have their authorized representatives direct the impoundment of vehicles obstructing streetcar operations, if the vehicle is within the right-of-way used for streetcar operations.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 17, 2026
  96 yea · 1 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2026
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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