The bill, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7057, mandates the Department of Transportation to develop and implement a funding schedule for the construction of noise barriers associated with Type II projects, as defined by federal regulations. The Department is required to create this schedule by October 1, 2025, and to revise it as necessary. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department must fund the construction of these noise barriers according to the established schedule and publish both the schedule and the status of each construction project on its website.

This legislation introduces new legal language that establishes the requirement for the Department of Transportation to prioritize and fund noise barrier construction, while deleting any previous provisions that may conflict with this new mandate. The act is effective upon passage and aims to enhance the management of noise pollution related to transportation infrastructure projects.