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AR HB1365

Bill

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Henry Wilkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Expands seatbelt requirement to include all passengers in motor vehicles, not just drivers and front seat passengers
  • Applies requirement to vehicles operated on streets or highways in Arkansas
  • Maintains exemptions for vehicles manufactured before July 1, 1968 (passenger automobiles) or January 1, 1972 (other motor vehicles)
  • Preserves exceptions for persons with physician-certified physical disabilities, children properly restrained under Child Passenger Protection Act, and rural letter carriers of United States Postal Service while performing duties
  • Requires drivers and passengers seated in wheelchairs to wear properly adjusted seatbelts secured to the wheelchair and have the wheelchair properly secured in the vehicle

Legislative Description

To Require Backseat Passengers Of Motor Vehicles To Comply With The Current Mandatory Seatbelt Law And Clarify Applicable Penalties.

Last Action

House CLINCHER MOTION ADOPTED

2/22/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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