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S. 2922·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 19, 2025

HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act

IntroducedTransportation and Public WorksNarrow
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Sponsor
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Committees
Environment and Public Works Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 19, 2025

Bottom line

The bill provides a one-year extension for alternative fuel and clean vehicles to continue using HOV lanes without meeting passenger minimums.

What it actually does

This bill extends the expiration date for a federal provision that allows certain alternative fuel and clean vehicles to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, even if they do not meet the minimum passenger requirements. Specifically, it changes the expiration date from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026, granting an additional year for these vehicles to utilize HOV facilities.

Section 2

Extension of HOV Lane Exemption for Clean Vehicles

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This section amends existing federal law (title 23, United States Code, section 166(b)(5)(A)) to prolong the period during which qualifying alternative fuel and clean vehicles can use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. It shifts the sunset date for this exemption from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026, thereby allowing these vehicles to continue using HOV lanes for an additional year.

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