REFERENCE TITLE: emergency alert technology; vehicles; devices

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

2023

HB 2080

Introduced by

Representative Diaz

An Act

amending title 44, chapter 9, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 27; relating to emergency technology.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 44, chapter 9, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding article 27, to read:

ARTICLE 27. EMERGENCY ALERT TECHNOLOGY

START_STATUTE44-1383. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "emergency alert technology" means a hands-free technology that sends an audible warning to motor vehicle drivers who are in the path of or are approaching an emergency vehicle.

2. "mOTOR VEHICLE" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 28-101.

3. "Portable wireless communication device" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 28-914. END_STATUTE

START_STATUTE44-1383.01. Emergency alert technology; vehicles and devices; requirement

Beginning January 1, 2025, all new motor vehicles and portable wireless communication devices that are sold in this state must contain emergency alert technology. END_STATUTE