2014 House Bill 5867

Exclude motorized wheelchairs from definition of “vehicle”

Introduced in the House

Sept. 30, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To exclude motorized wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices used by disabled individuals from the definition of “vehicle” in laws that impose road taxes, regulations and insurance mandates on vehicle owners; and include disabled individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices in the definition of “pedestrians” in traffic safety laws.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure