Prohibit Driving with Animal in Lap

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This bill makes it illegal for drivers in North Carolina to operate a vehicle while holding a live animal in their lap. Violators would face a $100 fine but would not receive points on their driver's license or face insurance surcharges. The bill also includes funding for a public awareness campaign about the new law.

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Sponsorship · 9 Sponsors

Democrat9Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeZack Forde-Hawkins
D · PrimeJulia Greenfield
D · CoCynthia Ball
D · CoGloristine Brown
D · CoKanika Brown
D · CoDeb Butler
D · CoMaria Cervania
D · CoAllison Dahle
D · CoCarolyn Logan

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