1/26/2026


(SB389)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

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.