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IN SB0032

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Kruse

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new section IC 9-21-8-43.5 to Indiana Code prohibiting drivers from holding animals while operating a vehicle
  • Prohibits holding an animal in the driver's lap or arms while driving
  • Prohibits positioning an animal next to or between the driver's legs if it obstructs the driver's view to the front or sides of the vehicle
  • Prohibits positioning an animal next to or between the driver's legs if it interferes with the driver's control over the driving mechanism
  • Effective date is July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Moving traffic violations. Provides that a person may not drive a vehicle while holding an animal.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

1/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security & Transportation1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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