SB 389

TRANSPORTATION

1. Line 42, introduced, after 9.

strike

the remainder of line 42 and all of lines 43 and 44

insert

Emergency medical services personnel, as defined in § 32.1-111.1, while in the patient compartment of an emergency medical services vehicle, as defined in § 32.1-111.1, providing necessary care to a patient. However, for seats that are subject to the requirements of this section, such personnel shall use safety belt systems in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section while the vehicle is in motion and such personnel is not providing necessary care to a patient. For purposes of this subdivision, "necessary care" means the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the administration of artificial ventilation, the administration of medication, or the treatment and reassessment of patients.