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AR HB1387

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Payton

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 27, Chapter 37, Subchapter 7 to add section 27-37-704 regarding inspection for compliance with seat belt laws
  • Law enforcement officers are prohibited from stopping a motor vehicle operator solely to check for seat belt compliance
  • Makes mandatory seat belt use violations a secondary offense for enforcement purposes, meaning officers cannot initiate a traffic stop based only on seat belt non-compliance
  • Sponsored by Representatives Payton and Lemons, and Senator Rice in the 91st General Assembly Regular Session, 2017

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Mandatory Seat Belt Use; To Make A Violation Of The Mandatory Seat Belt Use Law A Secondary Offense For Enforcement Purposes.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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