HB 79: Use of Wireless Communications Devices/Driving
GENERAL BILL by Porth ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Berman ; Julien ; Pafford ; Rehwinkel Vasilinda
Use of Wireless Communications Devices/Driving; Creates "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law"; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while using wireless communications device; provides for enforcement as secondary action; provides for assessment of points against driver's license for unlawful use of wireless communications device resulting in crash.
Effective Date: 10/1/2011
Last Action: 5/7/2011 House - Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/7/2011 House - Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2010 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/10/2011 | House |
• Referred to Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 13 |
| 3/8/2011 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 12 |
| 5/7/2011 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee |
