HB233Introduced in the House of Delegates
Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems, exempts certain emergency medical services personnel.
Introduced by Otto Wachsmann, District 83
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Transportation
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102495D
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB233)
Left in Committee Transportation
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