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AL SB221

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

SB221 Summary

  • Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must strengthen information on the dangers of drowsy driving in the Alabama Driver's Manual and all materials prepared for driver's license or permit examination applicants.

  • State Department of Education must require all driver's education courses offered at public high schools to include curriculum instruction on the dangers of drowsy driving.

  • The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

  • Senate passed the bill as amended on March 16, 2017 with a vote of 28-0.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles, Driver's licenses, examination, drowsy driving, requirement that permit manual and State Dept. of Edu. driver's edcuation courses include

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 18 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security

4/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/16/2017
Governmental Affairs2/21/2017

Full Bill Text

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