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VA HB233
VA HB233Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems, exempts certain emergency medical services personnel.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems; certain emergency medical services personnel. Exempts from requirements for the use of safety belt systems emergency medical services personnel performing patient care while transporting persons inside the patient compartment of an emergency medical services vehicle where the wearing of such safety belt systems is impractical. This bill was incorporated into HB 230.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to exempt certain emergency medical services personnel from the requirement to wear safety belts while operating a motor vehicle. Specifically, it allows emergency medical services personnel to forgo safety belt use when they are actively providing patient care within the patient compartment of an emergency medical services vehicle and wearing the belt would be impractical. This exemption is intended to facilitate the critical duties of these personnel during patient transport.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Transportation (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB233 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB233) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093224.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB233/text/HB233 |
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