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ID H0437
Bill
Status
2/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operators and passengers from smoking or vaping in a motor vehicle when a person under 18 years of age is present.
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Restricts enforcement to secondary action only, meaning law enforcement may only cite violations when the vehicle operator has been detained for a suspected violation of another law.
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Imposes a $75.00 fine for violations, with convictions excluded from violation point counts and not considered moving traffic violations for insurance rate purposes.
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Defines "smoke" as inhaling and exhaling fumes from a tobacco product or other drug.
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Defines "vape" as inhaling vapor through the mouth from a device that heats and vaporizes a liquid or solid.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to prohibit smoking or vaping in a motor vehicle when a minor is present.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
2/7/2020