Safety restraints; all occupants of motor vehicles required to utilize. (HB9)
Introduced By
Del. Paul Krizek (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Safety restraint use in motor vehicles. Requires all occupants of motor vehicles to utilize safety restraints. Current law requires safety belt use only by occupants under the age of 18, drivers, and passengers 18 years of age or older occupying the front seat. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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11/20/2017 | Committee |
11/20/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100423D |
11/20/2017 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/16/2018 | Assigned Transportation sub: |
01/16/2018 | Assigned Transportation sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/23/2018 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (6-Y 4-N) |
02/13/2018 | Left in Transportation |
Comments
I disagree w/the bill. The rear seat passengers are adequately protected, due to the nature of being in the back seat. Furthermore, this is also an encroachment on general liberties, which I loathe. MDP