Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 389: Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems, exempts certain emergency medical services personnel.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 389 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems, exempts certain emergency medical services personnel. Primary sponsor: Emily Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Left in Transportation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Motor vehicles; use of safety belt systems; certain emergency medical services personnel. Exempts from the requirements for the use of safety belt systems emergency medical services personnel while in the patient compartment of an emergency medical services vehicle providing necessary care, as defined in the bill, to a patient. The bill also provides that, for seats that are subject to such requirements for the use of safety belt systems, such personnel shall use safety belt systems while the vehicle is in motion and such personnel is not providing necessary care to a patient.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Transportation
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Highway Safety and Policy
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB389)
- Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Transportation Amendment agreed to
- Read second time
- Passed by for the day
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