Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1349
Compression release engine brakes; localities to regulate use.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John Chilton McAuliff
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Use of compression release engine brakes in localities. Authorizes localities to regulate the use of compression release engine brakes, commonly known as "Jake brakes" or "Jacobs brakes", when motor vehicles are operated within their boundaries and adjacent to residence districts. This bill was incorporated into HB 55.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 10, 2026 · House
Incorporated by Transportation (HB55-Sullivan) (Voice Vote) - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Assigned HTRAN sub: Innovations (Ad Hoc) - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Presented and ordered printed 26105057D