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Senate rejects bill to ban under-18s from riding in pickup beds after rural‑safety debate
Summary
Senate Bill 125, which would have prohibited people under 18 from riding in the beds of pickup trucks on public roadways, drew debate about unintended impacts in rural areas and failed a roll-call vote on the floor.
Senate Bill 125 would have prohibited persons under 18 from riding in the back of pickup trucks on public roadways. Senator Bramble, sponsor of the bill, said the proposal responds to safety incidents and sought to clarify exceptions for parades and non‑roadway uses; he presented two amendments that were adopted to clarify that the restriction applies only on public…
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