6/17/10-A bill has died that sought to prohibit levying fees for the response of vehicle accidents by law enforcement.
Sponsored by Reps. Dan Cooper, R-Piedmont, and Dr. Jimmy Bales, D-Eastover, H4193 would have forbidden a municipality or county – or unit or agency of it – from charging a “first responders” fee or to seek reimbursement of costs or expenses resulting from the response to a vehicle accident.
The ban would not have affected ambulance services or hazardous material cleanup.

11/30/09-A bill prefiled for consideration during the upcoming regular session would prohibit levying fees for the response of vehicle accidents by law enforcement.
Sponsored by Reps. Dan Cooper, R-Piedmont, and Dr. Jimmy Bales, D-Eastover, H4193 would forbid a municipality or county – or unit or agency of it – from charging a “first responders” fee or to seek reimbursement of costs or expenses resulting from the response to a vehicle accident.
The ban would not affect ambulance services or hazardous material cleanup.
The bill is awaiting consideration in the House Ways and Means Committee during the session that convenes in mid January.
For House bill status, call 803-734-2010.