SENATE BILL 596

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 837

Sponsored By:

Senator Robey

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Distracted Driving - Animals

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from driving a vehicle if there is an animal or animal activity in the front seat of the vehicle that obstructs the view of the driver in a specified manner or interferes with the control of the driver over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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Senate Action

2/3

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/8

Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

3/5

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Animals -see also- Birds; Turtles

Motor Vehicle Operation

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation

( 21-1104 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Judicial Proceedings