Legislation - HB1491

Title: Education - Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission - Establishment
Sponsored by: Delegates Odom, Behler, Boafo, Feldmark, Holmes, Lehman, J. Long, Phillips, and Simmons
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing the Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission to identify, coordinate, and secure funding for safe pathways for students traveling to and from school; and requiring the Commission to report by December 1 annually to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly an assessment of funding opportunities, recommendations for infrastructure improvements, and progress in implementing interjurisdictional coordination.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0071

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Education - Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/26/2026 Legislative Date 2/26/2026 Action Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Education - Interjurisdictional Safe Pathways Commission - Establishment
House	2/26/2026	2/26/2026	Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

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