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HB 1625, also known as the Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez Act, increases penalties for offenses related to passing certain vehicles. Specifically, it amends the Transportation Code to elevate penalties for repeat offenses and those resulting in bodily injury or collisions. The bill introduces enhanced fines for repeat offenders within a five-year period, classifies offenses resulting in bodily injury as Class A misdemeanors, and establishes state jail felonies for severe repeat violations or significant injuries. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.
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