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AR HB1476

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Magie

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes the correctable vision requirement for persons receiving blind or nearly blind benefits from 20/50 to 20/70 in the better eye under Arkansas Code § 27-16-604(a)(8)

  • Amends the minimum corrected visual acuity standard for restricted driver's licenses from 20/50 to 20/70 under Arkansas Code § 27-16-704(b)(4)

  • Modifies the maximum corrected visual acuity threshold for motor vehicle operation from 20/50 to 20/70 under Arkansas Code § 27-16-804(c)

  • Maintains field of vision requirements at 140 degrees for persons with two functional eyes and 105 degrees for persons with one functional eye

  • Approved March 25, 2015

Legislative Description

To Amend The Visual Requirements For An Arkansas Driver's License.

Last Action

Notification that HB1476 is now Act 696

3/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/12/2015
Public Transportation2/26/2015

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