2021 Environmental Scorecard
AB 1238
Freedom to Walk Act
AB 1238 would have ended the unequal enforcement of jaywalking tickets, particularly in low-income communities and communities of color where these laws are unfairly enforced. This policy will promote a system that is more welcoming to pedestrians by prohibiting fines for crossing the street when no cars are present, including outside crosswalks which may be much farther apart than needed for many communities that lack adequate pedestrian infrastructure.
Bill info from the legislature
Issues: Racial & Social Justice, Transportation
Not signed into Law
Status:
Passed by the Legislature But vetoed by Governor Newsom
Assembly:
58 yes
17 no
5 abstain
Senate:
22 yes
8 no
10 abstain
Governor:
Vetoed by the Governor
AB 1238 Votes
| Vote | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AB 1238 | AB 1238 – Assembly Transportation | 4/26/21 | |
| AB 1238 | AB 1238 – Assembly Floor | 6/2/21 | |
| AB 1238 | AB 1238 – Senate Transportation | 6/29/21 | |
| AB 1238 | AB 1238 – Senate Floor | 9/8/21 | |
| AB 1238 | AB 1238 – Assembly Floor #2 | 9/9/21 | |