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HB 249: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving

GENERAL BILL by Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Grieco

Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving; Revises short title & legislative intent; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while holding or touching wireless communications device; provides exceptions; revises circumstances under which certain information may be admissible as evidence in proceeding to determine whether violation has been committed; revises procedures for collection & reporting by DHSMV of information recorded on citation; conforms provisions relating to use of wireless communications devices in school & work zones.

Effective Date: 10/1/2020
Last Action: 3/14/2020 House - Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    9/30/2019 House • Filed
    10/10/2019 House • Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee; Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 24
    1/14/2020 House • Introduced -HJ 24
    3/14/2020 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
    • Died in Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee

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  • HB 249, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 9/30/2019 at 10:47 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    316.305 Wireless communications devices; prohibition. Page 1 (pdf)
    316.306 School and work zones; prohibition on the use of a wireless communications device in a handheld manner. Page 6 (pdf)

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