Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Accumulations of Snow and Ice - Removal From Exposed Vehicle Surfaces (Clear Before You Drive Act)” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Prohibiting a person from operating or towing a vehicle, subject to certain exceptions, without making reasonable efforts to remove from exposed vehicle surfaces accumulated snow and ice; and prohibiting a person from committing a violation of the Act that contributes to an accident resulting in property damage or the death of or serious bodily injury to another person.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 22, 2026
Hearing · Feb 19, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 21, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 21, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
The numbers
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate PattersonDelegate KormanDelegate HarrisonDelegate TurnerDelegate AllenDelegate BehlerDelegate FoleyDelegate LewisDelegate Morgan, T.Delegate OdomDelegate SteinDelegate Ziegler
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 668 (as of Aug 30, 2026).