HR 234
HOV Lanes for Heroes Act
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Bill overview
This bill allows certain disabled veterans to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, including toll lanes. It expands the definition of who qualifies for HOV lane access to include veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at or above a certain percentage by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also ensures that these veterans are not charged tolls for using the HOV lanes. This change is made by amending existing transportation codes.
Key provisions
- Allows disabled veterans to use HOV lanes.
- Defines a disabled veteran as a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at or above a specified percentage.
- Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine veteran eligibility.
- Permits a single occupant to use HOV lanes under specific circumstances.
- Prohibits toll charges for veterans using HOV lanes.
Who is affected
- Disabled veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Public transportation authorities
- Motorists using HOV lanes
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of who can use HOV lanes to include disabled veterans.
- Creates a process for determining veteran eligibility based on disability rating.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 234
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To allow certain veterans to use high occupancy vehicle lanes, including toll lanes.
This Act may be cited as the HOV Lanes for Heroes Act
.
Under this paragraph, a public authority may charge no toll.
Section 166 of such title is further amended—
in subsection (b)(1) by striking through (5)
and inserting through (7)
; and
in subsection (d)(1) by striking paragraph (4) or (5)
and inserting paragraph (4), (5), (6), or (7)
.