2009 House Bill 4205

Establish penalties for obstructing roadway

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tom Pearce (R-73)

To explicitly prohibit recklessly placing an obstruction in a roadway, with penalties ranging from a $100 fine to up to 15 years in prison depending on whether anyone is injured or killed, or any material damage is caused.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 7, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2009

Amendment offered

To make explicit that the bill's penalties do no apply to actions taken solely for authorized law enforcement or traffic control purposes.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary