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2001 SESSION
HB 1562 Mopeds; safety requirements for operators.
Introduced by: Harry J. Parrish | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Mopeds. Replaces authority of localities by ordinance to require wearing of helmets, etc., by moped operators and passengers with a statute, effective statewide, to that effect. Violations are not to constitute negligence, be considered in mitigation of damages of whatever nature, be admissible in evidence or be the subject of comment by counsel in any action for the recovery of damages arising out of the operation, ownership, or maintenance of a moped or motor vehicle. The provisions of this bill are not to be construed to change any existing law, rule, or procedure pertaining to any such civil action. Violations are traffic infractions punishable by fines of not more than $50.
FULL TEXT
- 10/31/00 House: Introduced bill reprinted 013004880 pdf | impact statement
- 01/10/01 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 09/11/00 013004880 pdf | impact statement
AMENDMENTS
HISTORY
- 10/31/00 House: Introduced bill reprinted 013004880
- 01/10/01 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 09/11/00 013004880
- 01/10/01 House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
- 01/15/01 House: Assigned to Tra. sub-committee: 3
- 01/16/01 House: Reported from Tra. w/amd (21-Y 3-N)
- 01/16/01 House: Referred to Committee on Militia and Police
- 01/29/01 House: Stricken at request of Patron in M. P. (22-Y 1-N)