HB 299: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving
GENERAL BILL by Pilon ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell ; Ford ; Harrell ; McBurney ; Porth ; Slosberg ; Steinberg
Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving; Creates "Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law"; prohibits operation of motor vehicle while using wireless communications device for certain purposes; provides exceptions; specifies information that is admissible as evidence of violation; provides for enforcement as secondary action; provides for points to be assessed against driver's license for unlawful use of wireless communications device resulting in crash.
Last Action: 3/9/2012 House - Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 10/7/2011 House • Filed
10/28/2011 House • Referred to Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 30
1/10/2012 House • Introduced -HJ 30
3/9/2012 House • Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
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HB 299, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 10/7/2011 at 11:32 AM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (3)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 416 (c1) Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving Detert Similar Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar
Location: On 2nd Reading Calendar
H 39 Traffic Safety Julien Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Location: In committee/council (THSS)
H 187 Traffic Safety Slosberg Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Location: In committee/council (THSS)
Citations - Statutes (2)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 316.305 Page 1 (pdf) 322.27 Authority of department to suspend or revoke license. Page 4 (pdf)