HOUSE BILL 837

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 596

Sponsored By:

Delegate Malone

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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House Action

2/9

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/13

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

3/12

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters Withdrawn

Senate 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 :

House

Environmental Matters