S. 2969, the 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., received a congressional hearing on July 21, 2026.
S. 2969 — A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide th…
What it does
This bill amends federal law to allow states to set their own rules for how motor vehicles—including off-highway vehicles like ATVs—can be used on roads within National Park System units located in that state. Instead of the National Park Service enforcing uniform federal standards, each state's vehicle laws would apply on those roads, and violations of state law would be prohibited within the park.
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What happens next
S. 2969 received a congressional hearing. Next step: committee markup.
Who is behind it
Filed by Mike Lee. Cosponsored by John Curtis.