Protects vulnerable users of public ways by presuming negligence in tort actions and requiring educational classes for law enforcement and.

The bill establishes a presumption of negligence in tort actions where a vulnerable user of a public way is injured or killed by a vehicle operator. Vulnerable users include pedestrians, cyclists, and others in designated areas. The presumption can be rebutted by the defendant. The bill also mandates educational classes for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges on state laws protecting vulnerable users and negligent driving penalties. These classes must be completed within six months of employment and every three years thereafter. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Protects vulnerable users of public ways by presuming negligence in tort actions and requiring educational classes for law enforcement and.

The bill establishes a presumption of negligence in tort actions where a vulnerable user of a public way is injured or killed by a vehicle operator. Vulnerable users include pedestrians, cyclists, and others in designated areas. The presumption can be rebutted by the defendant. The bill also mandates educational classes for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges on state laws protecting vulnerable users and negligent driving penalties. These classes must be completed within six months of employment and every three years thereafter. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.