1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 406

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Equipment and Inspections
Sponsored By:
Delegates Frank, Benson, Bobo, Kagan, Montague, and Harrison
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Taxicabs - Working Locks on All Doors

Synopsis:

Requiring that every door in a taxicab is equipped with door locks that are in working order at all times; specifying that a door lock is considered to be in working order if a driver or passenger can lock and unlock the door lock at will; and requiring that each taxicab is inspected by July 1, 1997 to verify that all doors are equipped with working door locks.

Legislative History

House Action
1/24
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
1/29
Hearing 2/11 at 1:15 p.m.
2/17
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Robert L. Frank, District 11
Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24
Delegate Elizabeth Bobo, District 12B
Delegate Hattie N. Harrison, District 45
Delegate Cheryl C. Kagan, District 17
Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
TAXICABS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 22-419 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)