HB1038
To Amend The Law Concerning The Lighting Requirements For Fire Department Vehicles And Ambulances.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1038 amends Arkansas law concerning the usage and acquisition of blue emergency lighting. It authorizes the directors or heads of state, county, municipal, and private fire departments and ambulance companies to use blue flashing or rotating emergency lights on firefighting apparatus that pumps water and on ambulances. These blue lights must be placed on the rear of the vehicles and are restricted to not exceeding 50% of the total visual lights. Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for purchasing such lighting equipment to include these fire and ambulance officials as authorized buyers. Finally, it mandates that the Division of Arkansas State Police promulgate rules to define the verification process for these officials when purchasing blue lights.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are fire departments, ambulance services, and their respective directors or heads, who gain explicit legal authority to equip their vehicles with specific blue lighting. This may also benefit emergency personnel by providing increased visibility and identification of their vehicles during emergency response situations.
Who Might Suffer?
There is no significant group negatively impacted by this bill, as it primarily serves to clarify and expand administrative authorization for emergency vehicle equipment. However, vendors of emergency lighting may face increased compliance or verification requirements when selling to these specific personnel.
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