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MS HB1035

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Williams-Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the fine for violating seatbelt safety requirements from $25.00 to $50.00 per violation.

  • Limits fine liability to vehicle operators only; operators may be fined for their own violations, front-seat passenger violations, or violations by children under 7 years old not requiring child restraints.

  • Caps the maximum aggregate fine for an operator at $50.00 regardless of the number of passengers in violation.

  • Violations will not be recorded on driving records and no state assessments will be imposed.

  • Effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Safety seat belts; increase fine for failure to use in violation of laws regarding.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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