2007 House Bill 4151

Prohibit multiple passengers for beginning drivers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Edward Gaffney (R-1)

To prohibit drivers under age 18 with a level two graduated driver license from having more than one passenger in the car who is a minor unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 13, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 13, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Edward Gaffney (R-1)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes exceptions for traveling to or from a school that does not have school bus service.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 64 to 41 (details)

To prohibit drivers under age 18 with a level two graduated driver license from having more than one passenger in the car who is a minor unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, with certain narrow exceptions.

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation