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Senate moves vehicle lift reform to third reading amid safety questions
Summary
A bill simplifying how vehicle suspension lifts are measured was advanced to third reading after senators debated whether new numeric height caps (24/26/28 inches by GVW) would increase rollover risk and expose small cars to greater crash severity.
Senators moved House Bill 49 (vehicle suspension/lift limits) to third reading after extended floor discussion over safety and enforceability. Sponsor explained the bill replaces the existing wheelbase-based formula with fixed maximum frame-to-ground heights tied to gross vehicle weight: 24 inches for vehicles up to 4,500 pounds, 26 inches for 4,501–7,500…
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