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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 12-417, as amended by Section 97, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2022, Section 12-417), which relates to safety belts; modifying required usage of safety belts; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law to modify the required usage of safety belts in motor vehicles. The key provisions are as follows:
1. All operators and passengers of commercial motor vehicles and passenger vehicles (excluding certain vehicle types like trucks and motorcycles) must wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system.
2. The Department of Public Safety can issue medical exemptions from the safety belt requirement upon application and written attestation from a licensed physician.
3. The fine and court costs for violating the safety belt requirement are capped at $20.
4. Municipalities can enact and enforce ordinances prohibiting and penalizing violations, but the provisions must be the same as in state law, and the enforcement cannot be more stringent.
The bill will become effective on November 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Safety (on 02/07/2023)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb106&Session=2400 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb106&Session=2300 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB106%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB106%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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