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A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

USA119th CongressS-2969| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish that State law will apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads located within a "System unit," which refers to units of the National Park System. It defines "off-highway vehicle" according to the State's definition and "road" as the main-traveled surface open to motor vehicles and administered by the Service. Specifically, the legislation mandates that the laws of the State where a System unit is situated will govern the operation of all motor vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, on these designated roads. Any violation of these applicable State laws within a System unit would be expressly prohibited under this new provision.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4892
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1527
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4560
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.
Oct 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4892
    A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1527
    A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4560
    A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.


  • October 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

USA119th CongressS-2969| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This bill proposes to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish that State law will apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads located within a "System unit," which refers to units of the National Park System. It defines "off-highway vehicle" according to the State's definition and "road" as the main-traveled surface open to motor vehicles and administered by the Service. Specifically, the legislation mandates that the laws of the State where a System unit is situated will govern the operation of all motor vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, on these designated roads. Any violation of these applicable State laws within a System unit would be expressly prohibited under this new provision.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4892
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1527
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4560
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.
Oct 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4892
    A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1527
    A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4560
    A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.


  • October 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
John R. Curtis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted