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AR HB1411

Bill

Status

Passed

4/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

LeAnne Burch

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "motor vehicle" under Arkansas DWI/BWI law to include all-terrain vehicles and agricultural vehicles (such as tractors) operated off-road or in agricultural settings.

  • Excludes certain vehicles from the motor vehicle definition: mobility assistance devices, motorized scooters/toys, bicycles with small motors under 20 m.p.h., riding lawnmowers not on public roads, electric personal assistive mobility devices under 20 m.p.h., and human-powered or rail-based devices.

  • Adds "serious physical injury" to the definition of accidents triggering mandatory blood alcohol testing, expanding requirements beyond fatal accidents to include those causing substantial risk of death or protracted disfigurement, health impairment, or bodily dysfunction.

  • Requires chemical testing of breath, saliva, or urine for drivers/operators involved in accidents resulting in loss of life, possible death, or serious physical injury to determine alcohol concentration or controlled substance presence.

  • Designates Section 2 of the act as "Jacob's Law."

Legislative Description

Concerning The Definition Of "motor Vehicle" Under The Omnibus Dwi Or Bwi Act; And Concerning A Test For Blood Alcohol Content When A Motor Vehicle Or Boating Accident Occurs.

Last Action

Notification that HB1411 is now Act 654

4/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/26/2019
Judiciary2/21/2019
Judiciary2/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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