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.
United States119th CongressS-2969Senate
Updated: Jul 21, 2026
Summary
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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Timeline
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Senate
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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