SB 172: Heather's Law/Cellular Telephone Use in Vehicles [CPSC]
GENERAL BILL by Wilson ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Dockery
Heather's Law/Cellular Telephone Use in Vehicles [CPSC]; Prohibits the use of a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle except when using a headset or hands-free device. Provides exemptions. Provides a penalty. Provides for enforcement only as a secondary offense.
Effective Date: 7/1/2009 07/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2008 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/17/2008 | Senate |
• Referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations |
| 3/3/2009 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Transportation; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00016 |
| 5/2/2009 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Transportation |