HB105 Summary

• Prohibits operators of pickup trucks or similar vehicles from allowing persons under 19 years of age to ride in the unenclosed bed on major thoroughfares, defined as state highways, federal highways, arterial roads, and high-capacity urban roads.

• Provides exceptions for agricultural activities, purposes authorized by municipal or county permits (including parades and hayrides), and emergency situations.

• Establishes a penalty of up to $50 for violations, with a violation not constituting probable cause for vehicle search.

• Implements a 12-month warning period beginning on the effective date during which violators receive verbal warnings or warning citations only, with no monetary fines assessed.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.