HOUSE BILL 151

Sponsored By:

Delegate Getty

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Seat Belts

Synopsis:

Requiring that a combination seat belt-shoulder harness be worn to protect both the pelvic and upper torso portions of the body when the use of a seat belt is required under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/28

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

2/3

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

2/22

Favorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

2/23

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

2/25

Special Order 3/2 (Delegate Frush) Adopted

3/2

Special Order 3/3 (Delegate Hurson) Adopted

3/3

Third Reading Passed (93-36)

Senate Action

3/4

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

3/24

Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.

4/7

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 22-412 , 22-412.2 , 22-412.3 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

House

March 3, 1999: Third Reading Passed (93-36)