Representative Hartnett told the Public Safety Committee that House Bill 4249, called the "move over" bill, would require drivers approaching or passing any vehicle stopped with hazard lights on to move over, slow down and proceed with caution. He said current law requires moving over for emergency scenes but not for regular vehicles pulled to the shoulder.

The bill’s text would attach fines mirroring existing penalties already in statute. "This is a straightforward, common sense bill that makes it a lot easier to get the message out," Representative Hartnett said. He noted the bill passed favorably out of subcommittee.

Committee members moved and seconded the measure and voted verbally during roll call. Several members, including Representative Bowers and Representative Gillum, recorded "aye." Chair Erickson thanked law enforcement and AAA for working with the committee on the safety measure.

The committee reported the bill favorably; a formal roll-call tally was not specified on the transcript.

The measure will proceed to the next stage of legislative consideration per the chamber’s normal process.