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NY A05400
Bill
Status
6/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Requires passengers 16 years of age or older in rear seats of fire vehicles operated by fire companies and ambulances operated by voluntary ambulance services to be restrained by an approved safety belt
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Exempts rear seat passengers if the seat is not required to be equipped with safety belts under existing vehicle regulations
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Exempts emergency medical personnel providing patient care in the rear compartment of an ambulance according to applicable patient care standards and protocols
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Sets civil fine of up to $50 for violations of the seatbelt requirement for fire vehicles and ambulances
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Takes effect on November 1 following the date the law is enacted
Legislative Description
Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance service workers; provides exception for vehicles which do not have restraint systems provided by the manufacturer or to volunteer firefighters not seated within the confines of the vehicle or emergency medical personnel providing patient care in the rear compartment of an ambulance.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/16/2014