BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5379: Night vision acuity/drivers

Concerning nighttime vision acuity testing for driver's license applicants.

Summary

  • If DOL determines that a driver's license or instructional permit applicant must be examined by a competent vision authority regarding the applicant's night time visual acuity, DOL must only require that the optometrist or ophthalmologist verify that in their professional opinion the applicant can see adequately to safely operate a vehicle at night.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5379), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Don Benton (R-17)
Introduced
January 28, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2014

AN ACT Relating to nighttime vision acuity testing for driver's license applicants;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Transportation.

SB 5379 in other sessions

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