Compression release engine brakes; localities to regulate use.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 19, 2026
Last action: Feb 10, 2026 — Incorporated by Transportation (HB55-Sullivan) (Voice Vote)
Session: 2026
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 27%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 243 days quiet

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