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Senate circles House Bill 5 after safety concerns about motorcycle disability parking
Summary
Senators debated House Bill 5, which would allow an accompanying motorcycle with a companion decal in a disability motorcycle parking stall; safety and enforcement concerns led the Senate to circle (delay) the bill for redrafting and coordination with the sponsor and DMV.
The Utah Senate debated House Bill 5, a measure intended to allow an additional motorcycle to park in a disability stall when the second rider is assisting a person with a disability. Representative Keiser carried the measure in the House; Senator Kilpack presented it in the Senate, saying the change would allow a second, clearly‑marked motorcycle to accompany a rider who needs assistance getting on or off the vehicle.
Senator Kilpack described how a constituent who can operate a motorcycle needs an assisting companion to ensure safety while parking and mounting: the bill would permit a…
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