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AR SB80

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Jeffress

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 27-51-1206 establishing pedestrian awareness and safety requirements for headphone use
  • Defines "headphone" as any electronic device covering or inserted into the ear for listening to radio, music, or media (excludes hearing aids)
  • Defines "pedestrian" as a person engaging in sports activities on, parallel to, or adjacent to streets, roads, highways, or intersections
  • Prohibits pedestrians from using headphones on both ears while engaging in sports activities including running, jogging, walking, skating, rollerblading, skateboarding, bicycling, or using non-motorized scooters
  • Permits pedestrians to lawfully use a headphone on only one ear while engaging in sports activities

Legislative Description

To Ensure That Pedestrians Are Not Unduly Distracted While Occupying The Right-of-way Of Streets And Roads.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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