2017 Senate Bill 170

Establish minimum clearance when passing bicycles

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 21, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To require drivers who are passing a bicyclist on their left to stay at least five feet to the right. Also, to explicitly allow passing a bicycle in a no passing zone if there is enough room to make it safe to do so.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 23, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To require drivers who are passing a bicyclist on their left to stay at least three feet to the right. Also, to explicitly allow passing a bicycle in a no passing zone if there is enough room to make it safe to do so.

Received in the House

May 23, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure