October 3, 2025
Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Application of State law applicable to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit
(a) In general
Subchapter II of chapter 1015 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
101513. State law
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Off-highway vehicle
The term off-highway vehicle shall be defined by the State in which the applicable System unit is located, in accordance with the law of the State.
(2) Road
The term road means the main-traveled surface of a roadway open to motor vehicles that is owned, controlled, or otherwise administered by the Service.
(b) Applicable law
The law of the State in which a System unit is located shall apply to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on roads within a System unit.
(c) Violations
Violating a provision of State law applicable to a System unit under subsection (b) shall be prohibited in the applicable System unit.
(b) Clerical amendment
The analysis for subchapter II of chapter 1015 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: