Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2359: Imposes certain vehicle safety requirements on ice cream trucks
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 304, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to ice cream trucks. Section A. Chapter 304, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 304.262, to read as follows: 304.262. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be referred to as "Felicity's Law". 2. Every ice cream truck shall be equipped with the following safety (2) Reverse backup alarm capable of emitting a sound that is audible above surrounding noise level; (3) Rear-mounted mirror, obstacle detection sensor, or camera to provide rear visibility for the operator; an.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 304, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to ice cream trucks. Section A. Chapter 304, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 304.262, to read as follows: 304.262. 1. The provisions of this section shall be known and may be referred to as "Felicity's Law". 2. Every ice cream truck shall be equipped with the following safety (2) Reverse backup alarm capable of emitting a sound that is audible above surrounding noise level; (3) Rear-mounted mirror, obstacle detection sensor, or camera to provide rear visibility for the operator; and (4) Front-mounted obstacle detection system capable of detecting obstacles within three feet of the vehicles's front bumper or a four-foot crossing arm that remains extended during parked operations and is only retracted immediately prior to the operator shifting the vehicle into the drive position. 3. The safety equipment required under subsection 2 of this section shall be utilized whenever a motor vehicle is engaged in operation as an ice cream truck. 4. In addition to the safety equipment required under subsection 2 of this section, every ice cream truck shall have signage visible from the rear of the vehicle, a minimum of one square foot in size, stating either "Caution" or "Watch for Children". EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in …
Sponsors
- (R, 063) · primary sponsor