The bill, known as the Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez Act, aims to enhance penalties for offenses related to passing certain vehicles. It amends the Transportation Code by adding specific provisions that increase the severity of penalties for violations under Section 545.157. Notably, the bill establishes that a person who commits an offense resulting in a collision will face a Class A misdemeanor charge, and repeat offenders may be charged with a state jail felony if the offense results in bodily injury to another individual.

Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria for license suspension under Section 521.292(a) by including violations of Sections 545.157 and 545.421 as grounds for suspension. The changes in penalties and license suspension criteria will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous laws in effect at that time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 521.292, Transportation Code 545.157 (Transportation Code 545, Transportation Code 521)