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MO HB735
Bill
Status
3/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Requires municipalities to allow at least one street with two-way traffic access for commercial vehicles to reach state highways, while prohibiting municipalities from restricting all streets in the city.
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Prohibits municipalities from denying the use of commercial vehicles on all streets within their jurisdiction.
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Establishes that the legal use of vehicles on public streets or highways cannot constitute a public or private nuisance and cannot be the basis for civil lawsuits or injunctions.
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Protects individuals and businesses from civil nuisance actions for legally operating vehicles on public streets, with any court injunctions or damages awarded for such nuisance claims declared null and void.
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Preserves civil liability for physical injuries to people caused by vehicle use, excluding those claims from nuisance protection.
Legislative Description
Requires a municipality to allow at least one street to be used by commercial vehicles to access any state highway and prohibits a civil action for the legal use a motor vehicle on a public street
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/15/2011