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IN HB1044

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Torr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits police from stopping, inspecting, or detaining vehicles solely to check safety belt compliance for front seat occupants aged 16 and older
  • Authorizes police to stop vehicles solely to check child passenger restraint system compliance when the officer has probable cause to believe an infraction is occurring
  • Repeals provisions stating that failure to comply with safety belt and child restraint laws does not constitute fault or contributory negligence in legal proceedings
  • Repeals the prohibition against admitting evidence of safety belt non-compliance in civil actions to reduce damages
  • Effective date: July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle occupant restraint systems.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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