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FL S2582

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gary Siplin

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases penalty for unauthorized carrying of a raised white cane on public roadways from a second-degree misdemeanor to a first-degree misdemeanor under s. 316.1301(1)
  • Doubles the fine amount for drivers cited under s. 316.1301(2) for failing to stop and yield to blind pedestrians crossing roadways
  • Adds penalty structure directing 40 percent of additional fines levied for blind pedestrian violations to the Department of Education's Division of Blind Services Grants and Donations Trust Fund, with 60 percent distributed to general county court funds
  • Maintains existing provision that blindness without a cane or guide dog does not constitute comparative negligence in civil actions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Traffic Regulations To Assist Blind Persons [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Transportation

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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