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119-s-2922119th Congress

HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act

Sponsored By: Senator Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Introduced

Summary

Extends HOV lane access for certain alternative-fuel and clean vehicles by one year. The bill would change the statutory date from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026, letting qualifying alternative-fuel and clean vehicle drivers continue to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes under the existing rules for an additional year.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Extend carpool lane access for clean vehicles

If enacted, this bill would let qualifying clean and alternative-fuel vehicles keep using carpool (HOV) lanes through September 30, 2026. It would not change which vehicles qualify or add new rules.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 9/19/2025

  • Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/19/2025

Roll Call Votes

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