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HB 69: Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Driving

GENERAL BILL by Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Baez ; Cortes, J. ; Diamond ; Duran ; McGhee ; Smith

Use of Wireless Communications Devices while Driving; Provides for primary enforcement of Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law for drivers age 18 or younger; requires deposit of fines into Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund.

Effective Date: 7/1/2017
Last Action: 5/5/2017 House - Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/2/2016 House • Filed
    1/9/2017 House • Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 36
    3/7/2017 House • Introduced -HJ 36
    5/5/2017 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
    • Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee

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  • HB 69, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/2/2016 at 10:03 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 144 (c1) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Garcia Compare Last Action: 5/5/2017 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
    S 1742 Texting While Driving Rodriguez Compare Last Action: 5/5/2017 S Died in Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities

    Citations - Statutes (1)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Wireless communications devices; prohibition. Page 1 (pdf)

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