HB2359

Imposes certain vehicle safety requirements on ice cream trucks

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2359 mandates safety equipment for ice cream trucks, including mirrors, alarms, and signage.

Missouri HB2359, also known as Felicity's Law, requires ice cream trucks to be equipped with specific safety devices. These include a front passenger side-mounted wide-angle convex mirror, a reverse backup alarm, a rear-mounted mirror, obstacle detection sensor, or camera, and a front-mounted obstacle detection system. Additionally, trucks must display a rear-mounted sign of at least one square foot stating either "Caution" or "Watch for Children." These provisions aim to enhance the safety of ice cream trucks and protect children in their vicinity.

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)